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The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle

Jemma Hatt

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The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle

by Jemma Hatt   |  Ages 8-12
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The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle
The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle

Curiosity-filled adventure, generations-old family mystery.

If you've got a soft spot for puzzle-solving and uncovering family secrets, "The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle" might just be your next favorite book. Imagine blending the camaraderie of "The Goonies" with the brain-teasing excitement of a treasure hunt. From dodging the British Museum's unwanted attention to deciphering ancestral clues, you're in for an adventure that keeps tradition and intrigue alive in every page turn.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle

by Jemma Hatt   |  Ages 8-12
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ISBN: 9781999364106
Author: Jemma Hatt
Publisher: Elmside Publishing
Date of Publication: 2018-12-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 461 readers)

Description

The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle is the first book in The Adventurers exciting adventure stories for children aged 8-12. A mysterious curse has stricken Kexley Castle for generations ever since Egyptian treasure was transported to Cornwall by a 19th Century explorer. Can four young adventurers reveal the secrets that have been hidden for over a hundred years? Join Lara, Rufus, Tom and Barney in their first exciting adventure together as they unravel the mystery and race to find Captain Jack Kexley’s hiding place. To succeed, they must discover and solve a series of clues left by their ancestor, ahead of two unwelcome visitors from the British Museum who are determined to get there first!
 

Curiosity-filled adventure, generations-old family mystery.

If you've got a soft spot for puzzle-solving and uncovering family secrets, "The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle" might just be your next favorite book. Imagine blending the camaraderie of "The Goonies" with the brain-teasing excitement of a treasure hunt. From dodging the British Museum's unwanted attention to deciphering ancestral clues, you're in for an adventure that keeps tradition and intrigue alive in every page turn.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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