The Island of Thieves

The paper is old and torn. The scribbled black letters are almost impossible to read. But they hold the key to a mystery worth millions.Our Captayne took the pinnace ashore and I went with him and 6 men also, who were sworne by God to be secret in al they saw. Here we buried 3 chests filled with gold and 5 more chests filled with silver.Tom Trelawney's uncle discovered this ancient piece of paper in South America. Now he is going back there to hunt for a hidden fortune.The quest will take him from a sleepy English town to the wild cities, bleak mountains and rugged coast of Peru, where he will battle local bandits and search for a priceless treasure. Will Tom go too? Will he join his uncle and embark on an adventure which will change his life for ever?

"Funny and action packed, this well-paced, smartly written crime caper is just the thing for boys of 8+" -- Amanda Craig The Times
"A thrilling adventure." -- Julia Eccleshare Guardian
"A cracking thriller packed full of intrigue, danger and daring." Observer
"One of the best children's adventure stories of the year." Books for Keeps
"A stunning treasure story . . . fast-paced, exciting and very realistic. Highly recommended." -- Mandy Southgate Blogcritics.org

Josh Lacey is the author of The Grk Series, Bearkeeper and the Misfitz Mysteries. He worked as a journalist, a screenwriter and a teacher before writing his first book for children, A Dog Called Grk. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.

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