Treasure Hunters

"and the rest of the series "

"I wasn't necessarily the target audience for this book, but I could imagine that if I were a young kid, I'd be all over it, much like my young son with whom I read this in tandem. I look forward to reading the next one along with him. Mr Grabenstein and Mr Patterson have done it again. Thanks! <br/><br/>Some things I liked a lot:<br/><br/>The story shows the resiliency of children facing hard things; how they had to use team work and problem solving skills, and that each member was an important part of the solution.<br/><br/>It was an easy read, perfect for struggling readers who need a confidence boost by reading a thick book. It would also be good for younger advanced readers. The chapters were short, so kids with a short attention span have an easier time reading "just one more chapter." It becomes hard for them to put it down. It's a total kid-page-turner. <br/><br/>The illustrations were fun.<br/><br/>The story was a fast paced, unbelievable adventure. (We all have to suspend belief to some degree. This is also true with the distant way the four kids faced the deaths/disappearances of their parents. This story isn't meant to be realistic, and neither is their reaction to the loss of their father (and the allusions to the loss of their mother).) There is just enough action and excitement to keep a younger reader engaged and also entertained. Additionally, the authors do not keep readers in suspense too long. When a precarious situation occurs, it is resolved within a few pages (with the exception of the disappearance of the parents, which is essentially a plot device to put the children in a situation where they are on their own). <br/><br/>The story is told in a child's voice.<br/><br/>The illustrations reflect the younger sister's personality."