The treasure hunters - Lisa Thompson

A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling
author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy

When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend
with three other kids from his class, he's counting the seconds
until he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hiding
a secret: she's convinced there's pirate treasure buried deep within
a nearby mountain.

Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! But
a thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves...
can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them?

• for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions and classic
  action adventure movie The Goonies


• funny, moving and a real page-turner


• a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia

PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS

Goldfish Boy

"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust

"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very
special heart." Kirkus

"a heart-warming tale"Books for Keeps

The Light Jar

Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older
Readers Category

"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale"The
Guardian

"A hugely endearing boy hero"The Times

The Day I Was Erased

"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional
wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children
and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about
memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship."BookTrust