Books with title The Treasure of the Urn

A fabled treasure disappears. Can a failing order of warrior-monks stop a tyrant from gaining ultimate power?When he was seven years old, Kurian Abramson entered training with the legendary Capric Monks, vowing to protect the Capric Treasure with his life. But he doesn’t know what he’s guarding. The treasure veiled in prophecy is a mystery even to the monks.Every day of Kurian’s youth swings between brutal combat training and quiet study of the Order’s religious teaching. He knows the withering monastery doesn’t live up to the heroic legends he heard as a boy. But he longs to prove he’s worthy of the honor that protecting the treasure still affords.But when an ambitious, tyrannical noble razes the monastery, they discover that the treasure is missing. Kurian must get it back or lose everything he trained for.The only clue points to an outlaw known as the King of the Caves.Guided by a female spy with a secret and hunted by the noble’s top officer, Kurian's journey becomes a race that pits him against soldiers, witches, and deadly mythical creatures. His quest will test his training, friendships, and faith.Can Kurian restore the treasure? Or will his world fall under the curse of 1,000 years of darkness?Brandon M. Wilborn’s debut novel combines the high epic fantasy of JRR Tolkien with the deep allegory of C.S. Lewis to craft a compelling new coming of age fantasy full of adventure and steeped in values of enduring friendship and rediscovering purpose.What Readers Are Saying"I loved this book!"- T.W., reviewer ★★★★★"A fun fantasy read!"-K. Lowry, reviewer ★★★★★​"Absolutely loved the suspense, fast pace and intense characters. Can't wait to read the next book. This is a must read for all ages!!"- L. Van, reviewer ★★★★★"A great summer read for fantasy enthusiasts and young adults."- J. Coyne, reviewer ★★★★★"I loved the book so much that I will be watching for more by this author."- P. Eroh, reviewer ★★★★★From the publisher:The Treasure of Capric is a new, clean epic fantasy novel rich enough for adult fantasy readers, and clean enough for ya or teen fantasy audiences.Readers have likened it to the epic heroes quest of JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and the magical sword and sorcery of Terry Brooks’ Sword of Shannara Trilogy or The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.

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.The Treasure is a 1980 Caldecott Honor Book and a 1979 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year.

The secret is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! And with an eye-catching new design, this favorite series is more exciting than ever.The home of Khan, king of the Lumpies, has been ransacked! A treacherous band of thieves, the Rat-faced Snitchers of Zoop, has stolen a mysterious treasure that the Lumpies had vowed to protect. Now Eric, Neal, Julie, and Keeah must pursue the Snitchers back to their hideaway on the edge of the Dark Lands.But they are not alone. For Ko, the kids' most fearsome enemy, is after the treasure, too. Can Eric and his friends find it before the king of beasts?

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.

A young girl must find a way to help her family survive in a desolate and impoverished Bolivian silver mining community in this eye-opening tale of resilience.Twelve-year-old Ana wants nothing more than to escape the future set for her and her classmates in her small mining village. Boys her age are beginning to leave school to become silver miners and girls her age are destined to one day be the wives of miners. But when her often ill eleven-year-old brother is forced by their demanding father to start work in the mines, Ana gives up her dreams of school to volunteer in his place. The world of silver mining though is dark and dangerous and the men who work there don't want a girl in their way. Ana must find the courage to not only survive but save her family after the worst happens and a mining accident kills her father and leaves her brother missing.

Melanie, an English teenager, meets an Egyptian boy, Yusuf, while on holiday in Cairo. Soon she is caught up in his dangerous quest to the ancient city of Petra. With the help of Yusuf's eccentric camel, can they find the spell that will save Yusuf's people from an evil jinn?This is a fantasy adventure for ages nine plus.Shirley Harber was a finalist with this book in the Brit Writers' Awards and shortlisted in the Earlyworks Press Children's Book Competition.

The secret is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! And with an eye-catching new design, this favorite series is more exciting than ever.The home of Khan, king of the Lumpies, has been ransacked! A treacherous band of thieves, the Rat-faced Snitchers of Zoop, has stolen a mysterious treasure that the Lumpies had vowed to protect. Now Eric, Neal, Julie, and Keeah must pursue the Snitchers back to their hideaway on the edge of the Dark Lands. But they are not alone. For Ko, the kids' most fearsome enemy, is after the treasure, too. Can Eric and his friends find it before the king of beasts?

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.

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.