The Island of Thieves
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Age 9+
Adventure Stories General Fiction
Buried treasure. Ruthless gangsters. An ancient clue . . .
Our Captayne took the pinnace ashore and I went with hym and six men also, who were sworne by God to be secret in al they saw. Here we buried five chests filled with gold.
Tom Trelawney was looking for excitement. Now he's found it. With his eccentric uncle Harvey, he's travelling to South America on a quest for hidden gold. But Harvey has some dangerous enemies and they want the treasure too. Who will be the first to uncover the secrets of the mysterious island?
Creators
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.
Reviews
Funny and action packed, this well-paced, smartly written crime caper is just the thing for boys of 8+
The Times
A thrilling adventure.
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.
Blogcritics.org
A cracking thriller packed full of treasure, intrigue, danger and daring.
LoveReading4Kids
A modern-day treasure hunt . . . worth a look for the 9+ audience.
The Bookbag
A book that will have the reader hooked from page one.
Armadillo Magazine
A thrilling tale.
Carousel
Cracking. A great galloping adventure for boys and girls of 9 to 12.
The School Librarian
