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  • Published: 21 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9781849398947
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 224

The Island of Thieves




An thrilling and humorous modern-day treasure hunt.

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?

  • Published: 21 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9781849398947
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 224

About the author

Josh Lacey

Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters.

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Praise for The Island of Thieves

Funny and action packed, this well-paced, smartly written crime caper is just the thing for boys of 8+

Amanda Craig, The Times

A thrilling adventure.

Julia Eccleshare, 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

One of the best children's adventure stories of the year.

Books for Keeps

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 modern-day treasure hunt . . . worth a look for the 9+ audience.

The Bookbag

A stunning treasure story . . . fast-paced, exciting and very realistic. Highly recommended.

Mandy Southgate, Blogcritics.org

A thrilling tale.

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Funny and action packed, this well-paced, smartly written crime caper is just the thing for boys of 8+

Amanda Craig, The Times

Cracking. A great galloping adventure for boys and girls of 9 to 12.

The School Librarian

A book that will have the reader hooked from page one.

Armadillo Magazine