Books with title The Lost Treasure

This laugh-out-loud novel by Emily Fairlie is a fresh take on the classic mystery caper. It's perfect for fans of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Chasing Vermeer, The Westing Game, and the Mysterious Benedict Society books.Using a unique blend of notes, lists, and classic prose, The Lost Treasure of Tuckernuck tells the story of Bud and Laurie's quest to find the infamous Tutweiler Treasure. They're hot (or at least lukewarm) on the trail of scavenger hunt clues, but time is running out—the school board wants to tear down Tuckernuck Hall. Can Bud and Laurie find the treasure before it's lost forever?Readers can enjoy solving puzzles along with the characters, and teachers will appreciate references to famous artists and architects such as Pablo Picasso and Frank Lloyd Wright. There is something for everyone in this treasure trove of wry wit, thrilling adventure, and undeniable heart!

Polly and her new ghostly friends William, Rex and Magnus wake Li-Mei, the Chinese porcelain Fu Dog from the Red Drawing Room. The little Pekinese tells them her adventures with Sarah Penhallow - how they investigated rumours of smugglers and sighted a ghostly Green Lady down at the cove. But when Polly looks at the family portrait she realises that there were actually two dogs. Eventually, Li-Mei reveals that she had a companion, Han, but she thinks that he drowned down by the cove. Together, the friends set off to solve the mystery once and for all, and discover a secret tunnel. Here they come across a broken statue of a dog beneath a rockfall. Then they see a vision of a tiny dog running after a group of smugglers, only for the tunnel to collapse on him. Polly returns to the house with the statue and hides it in a drawer of a lacquer cabinet. When she opens it again the cracks have gone - Li-Mei and Han are reunited at last on the mantelpiece.

What's more incredible than rescuing a fairy and being granted seven wishes? How hard it is to come up with the perfect wish! This time, though, Brooke is sure she's asking Calla for the exact right thing: hidden treasure in her own backyard! What could go wrong?As it turns out, a lot. But with her best friend, Izzy, her cat, Patches, and Calla's help ... this wish might be golden!

Jacob has found something incredible in his grandparent`s barn! It is something every child dreams of finding. A treasure map! Jacob is so excited that he can`t wait to uncover the secret. What will he find? Money, gold, diamonds, dinosaur bones, or something even better? Join Jacob on this amazing adventure around his grandparent`s farm. What he discovers might surprise you. You will have to read to the end to find out. Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated, this book will stretch out children`s sense of wonder and imagination.

When eleven year old Jessica Hartfield moved to Kentucky, she had big dreams of finding the horse of her dreams and having the kind of horse-owner relationship she had read about her entire life. Now that the chance is here, Jessica is beginning to understand that finding and owning a dream horse isn't that easy. Horses are a lot of work, and the horse she loves may not be the right horse for her at all.

The Lost Treasure tells the story of Emmanuel, a very wise man whose wishes turn into beautiful pearls, which represent us, God’s children. Then, one night, an evil man steals the pearls away and hides them in the field. Emmanuel searches and searches everywhere until he finds them. But the law is the law and the pearls no longer belong to him unless he buys the land. Emmanuel can only get them back if he’s willing to sacrifice and pay the price for them. Will he?This story is based on two of Jesus parables, The Hidden Treasure and The Pearl of Great Value. Children are precious pearls in the hands of God and He paid a high price for them, so they may belong to Him forever.

"Select a Path" Pirate Quest Storybook for Ages 7-10!Your epic journey begins when a band of Pirates raid your village and you set out to track down the thieving pirates and recover the lost gold and jewels. The unique interactive format allows you to control the progress of the story, as it is being told! Will you dare to explore what's behind the closed door, or play it safe and escape up the stairway?The graphics in this short story are really stunning with bright colors and a lush look to them. The characters are cute and the environments detailed. ~PT CruiserVisually beautiful. Parents will also delight in interacting with their children while reading this story. The author wrote it in a manner that allows young readers to "help" in the treasure hunt. So it engages the reader by making them part of the story. ~Laura Dobbins"Quest for the Lost Treasure" is a marvelous introduction to interactive fiction for kids. The colorful cartoon-like graphics are very well done, and the story is interesting, with just enough tension and suspense to keep a kid's attention for the relatively short time required to complete the story. ~J. Chambers

From two of our most talented picture-book creators comes this celebration of things that can't be destroyed by bombs or fire. A haunting and beautiful tale of the power of words, the importance of stories and the resilience of the human spirit.When the enemy bombed the library, everything burned.As war rages, Peter and his father flee their home, taking with them a treasure box that holds something more precious than jewels. They journey through mud and rain and long cold nights, and soon their survival becomes more important than any possessions they carry.But as the years go by, Peter never forgets the treasure box, and one day he returns to find it...

Three times a voice comes to Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but determined to see for himself if the dream is true, Isaac sets out on his long journey. What he finds makes a surprising and heart-warming ending to this retelling of a well-known folk tale. In a few words, Cadelcott Medal winner Uri Shulevitz draws a man who is innocent enough to have faith in a dream, and wise enough to understand the greatest reward of all.Isaac's solitary journey, his arrival at hte vast city, and his discovery there are all enriched by Mr. Shulevitz's beautifully detailed illustrations, which masterfully capture the spirit of the original tale while keeping it simple enough for the very youngest reader.