The Secret of the Treasure Keepers
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published:31st Mar '22
Should be back in stock very soon
From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War.
February 1948.
Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move.
But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever.
Praise for A.M. Howell
WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARD
WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph
"Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail
"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times
"Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i
The Secret Of The Treasure Keepers is a thrilling archaeological dig of a mystery novel, with each new clue as precious and exciting as buried gold. A.M. Howell writes so evocatively that I could practically smell the trowelled earth! Truly superb stuff. * Darren Simpson, author of Scavengers *
The mysteries swirl thick and fast in this wonderfully atmospheric tale by the brilliant A.M. Howell. Set in the post-war Fens, the story - about buried treasure and family secrets - grips right from the start. I loved it! * Judith Eagle, author of The Secret Starling *
Another superb historical novel by A.M. Howell * The Daily Telegraph *
With themes of family secrets, buried treasure, national hardship, resilience, women's rights and archaeological integrity at its beating heart, plus all the addictive the excitement of literally digging into the past to enjoy, this is top class reading for all middle-graders. * Lancashire Evening Post *
A mystery of stolen treasure and courage set in the aftermath of the Second World War. * The i *
- Long-listed for Young Quills Award for Historical Fiction 2023 (UK)
ISBN: 9781474991117
Dimensions: 203mm x 153mm x 22mm
Weight: 280g
336 pages