Praise for Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile:
A New York Times bestseller!
"Short chapters, copious illustrations, and a rollicking, nonstop plot....The fiercely loyal Kidds and a healthy dose of humor... make this fun-filled adventure series stand out.... It's hard to imagine the adventure-loving reader who wouldn't be hooked by this series."
—Kirkus Reviews
"The second volume in the accessible Treasure Hunters series offers the same likable heroes, high-octane adventures, and pun-rich humor as the first. Literary popcorn and fun for young readers."—Booklist
Praise for the Treasure Hunters series:
A New York Times bestseller!
"This new series promises it all: ruthless pirates, CIA spies, terrorists, stolen works of art and priceless treasure. More important, it delivers. A high-seas adventure that will entice even the most confirmed of landlubbers."—Kirkus Reviews
"A frenetic sense of excitement and adventure permeates this nautical escapade... There's little time to breathe as the Kidds pinball from one spot of trouble to the next, making for a fun and fast-paced ride."—Publishers Weekly
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The first novel in a thrill-seeking middle grade series by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, Treasure Hunters opens aboard a storm-tossed sailboat named The Lost, where the four Kidd siblings are huddled below deck, certain they are headed for an early—and watery—grave. From there, the action rarely slows as the Kidds careen through a series […]
Although he’s long been a bestselling author of adult books, James Patterson has been making a splash on the children’s book scene in recent years, with fast-paced, richly illustrated books that introduce young readers to unique and yet relatable characters. From wry aspiring stand-up comedian Jamie Grimm, the rising star of the I Funny books, to scrappy antihero […]