A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling
author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy
When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend
with three other kids from his class, he's counting the seconds
until he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hiding
a secret: she's convinced there's pirate treasure buried deep within
a nearby mountain.
Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! But
a thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves...
can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them?
for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions and classic
action adventure movie The Goonies
funny, moving and a real page-turner
a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia
PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS
Goldfish Boy
"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust
"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very
special heart." Kirkus
"a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps
The Light Jar
Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older
Readers Category
"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The
Guardian
"A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times
The Day I Was Erased
"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional
wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children
and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about
memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust
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Lisa Thompson Biography
Lisa Thompson worked as a Radio Broadcast Assistant first at the BBC and then for an independent production company making plays and comedy programmes. During this time she got to make tea for lots of famous people. She grew up in Essex and now lives in Suffolk with her family. Her debut, THE GOLDFISH BOY, was a Waterstones Ch
