The Ultimate Quest (Treasure Hunters Series #8) by James Patterson
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Web ID: 15276063Super fun read!
I love books that all ages can enjoy, whether kid or adult, and this one is no exception! The pictures, maps, humor, plot--it's all good. I suppose I should have expected nothing less, given James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein are the authors; but to be fair, and true confession, I've not read anything by Patterson before--just Grabenstein (who is reason enough to pick this book up). While the book does reference events presumably featured in previous installments, I still really enjoyed it--and those references make me want to read the others! I also love that the authors bring in emotion. So many books out there don't give kids enough credit to handle things, or forget that they go through tough stuff too. Acknowledging that--whether loss, or fear, or something else--was refreshing. Obviously, age-appropriateness is important, and that can vary from kid to kid. But this was spot on. And the amount of education here! Kids will have a great time learning (really, lol) as part of the read. "Sometimes you just have to decide what's really important and go for it!"--one of many takeaways I loved. I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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Another Fun Treasure Hunt
** “Family can be annoying sometimes. Like when they squeeze the toothpaste from the middle of the tube. But they can also be the coolest thing in the whole wide world. The greatest treasure of them all.” ** James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein continue their fun and plucky series with “Treasure Hunters: The Ultimate Quest,” illustrated by Juliana Neufeld. When the Kidd siblings once again find their parents kidnapped, they set off on a new adventure to not only find their parents, but to also find the hidden treasure of the Knights Templar. As Tommy, Storm and twins Bick (who narrates the story) and Beck (who illustrates) travel through Egypt, Scotland, France and Israel, they once again must determine whom they can trust as they use their special skills and personalities to follow the clues their parents left for them. The “Treasure Hunters” book are always a fun read that will appeal to all ages. Readers will fall in love with the incorrigible Kidd siblings, as well as quickly root against the villains. The book is filled with a lot of suspense, as well as laugh-out-loud moments. Told in quick, short chapters filled with lots of fun artwork, “The Ultimate Quest,” which is due out May 23, reminds us of the importance of family and that it is the most important treasure of all. Five stars out of five. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (jimmy patterson) provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
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