Buccaneer's Spit: A Race for the Treasure

by J. E. Thompson

Overview

In this middle—reader mystery, twelve—year—old Callie’s parents send her to South Carolina alone for a spring break visit with her grandfather. Joined by a rambunctious Jack Russell Terrier and a friend with a secret of his own, she’s set on revealing what the adults in her life are keeping from her. This STEM focused coming—of—age story features a girl/boy dynamic with a bit of pirate mystery and ecological danger thrown in. The adventure includes a prominent secondary character with dyslexia and is set in OpenDyslexic typeface. Perfect for high—low or reluctant readers and fans of The Goonies!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455626076
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	10/18/2021
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

J. E. Thompson began his career in finance and left Wall Street after catching the writing bug in 1994. He has written four successful adult thrillers garnering much praise and recognition. When his daughter asked him to write something for her, Thompson began researching middle grade fiction. His first foray into the genre, The Girl From Felony Bay, did well earning status as the Winner Best Children’s Book (Southern Indep. Booksellers), and Finalist for Children’s Best Book Award in SC, GA, ME, NE, KS, MD, Junior Library Guild Selection. Now firmly entrenched in writing, Thompson is on his third mystery adventure for middle grade readers. He makes his home in South Carolina, a frequent setting for his books.

Editorial Reviews

Thompson’s adventure is a standout. He skillfully writes from a twelve—year—old perspective, mixing real—life concerns with exciting exploits, and accurately portrays the often—confusing middle grade angst that accompanies a lack of adult experience....A thrilling middle—grade adventure, full of mystery, treasure hunting, and lessons about sea life. Publishers Weekly

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