The Treasure Hunt: True stories of treasures lost, stolen and found
Discover real-life stories of treasures lost, stolen and found where YOU become the treasure hunter!
Discover a message in a bottle that appears to be from the ghost of Captain William Kidd - the infamous pirate and now, it would seem, thief! Follow a breadcrumb trail of intriguing clues left by the treasure-hungry thief as he travels the world attempting to steal great historic artefacts, paintings, gold and more. The Treasure Hunt takes you on an epic adventure, where you will find out how to decipher tricky codes and uncover heart-stopping accounts of how famous treasures were lost, found or stolen!Crack the codes to turn the page and travel from country to country. But be warned - some treasures may never be found ...Leisa Stewart-Sharpe (Author)
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a trained journalist turned children's author, who writes stunning non-fiction and picture books. Originally from Australia, Leisa's childhood has inspired her love for the natural world and its strange and wonderful creatures.Gordy Wright (Illustrator) Gordy Wright is an illustrator and printmaker working from his studio in Glasgow, UK. He graduated with a first-class degree in illustration from the University of the West of England (UWE) in 2014. In his illustrations he aims to evoke a natural and textured feeling which he creates through a variety of layered traditional techniques. Gordy works on a wide range of editorial and publishing projects and loves to weave narratives throughout his work.Author: Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Format: Hardback, 64 pages, 248mm x 316mm, 660 g
Published: 2023, Hachette Children's Group, United Kingdom
Genre: Children's General Non-Fiction
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
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Discover real-life stories of treasures lost, stolen and found where YOU become the treasure hunter!
Discover a message in a bottle that appears to be from the ghost of Captain William Kidd - the infamous pirate and now, it would seem, thief! Follow a breadcrumb trail of intriguing clues left by the treasure-hungry thief as he travels the world attempting to steal great historic artefacts, paintings, gold and more. The Treasure Hunt takes you on an epic adventure, where you will find out how to decipher tricky codes and uncover heart-stopping accounts of how famous treasures were lost, found or stolen!Crack the codes to turn the page and travel from country to country. But be warned - some treasures may never be found ...Leisa Stewart-Sharpe (Author)
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a trained journalist turned children's author, who writes stunning non-fiction and picture books. Originally from Australia, Leisa's childhood has inspired her love for the natural world and its strange and wonderful creatures.Gordy Wright (Illustrator) Gordy Wright is an illustrator and printmaker working from his studio in Glasgow, UK. He graduated with a first-class degree in illustration from the University of the West of England (UWE) in 2014. In his illustrations he aims to evoke a natural and textured feeling which he creates through a variety of layered traditional techniques. Gordy works on a wide range of editorial and publishing projects and loves to weave narratives throughout his work.
The Treasure Hunt: True stories of treasures lost, stolen and found