Hapka, Catherine Uncharted, 251 p. Disney Press (Hyperion), 2008.
EL - OPTIONAL
Adam and Eleanor Gates come from a long line of treasure hunters. When Eleanor hears of an exploration through the new Louisiana Purchase, as it's called, they want to go. Instead, they find themselves on the run from three mean brothers, the Brewster's, who are also after treasure and are willing to use the kids to get what they want. The twins escape into the wilderness with an almost feral younger boy, who may have the key to solving their mystery.
While the bones of this story have the makings of a thrilling tale, I got really tired of the children running into the Brewster brothers at every single turn of their journey. I just couldn't suspend my belief the way the story needed in order to be enjoyed.
Cindy: Library-Teacher
EL - OPTIONAL
Adam and Eleanor Gates come from a long line of treasure hunters. When Eleanor hears of an exploration through the new Louisiana Purchase, as it's called, they want to go. Instead, they find themselves on the run from three mean brothers, the Brewster's, who are also after treasure and are willing to use the kids to get what they want. The twins escape into the wilderness with an almost feral younger boy, who may have the key to solving their mystery.
While the bones of this story have the makings of a thrilling tale, I got really tired of the children running into the Brewster brothers at every single turn of their journey. I just couldn't suspend my belief the way the story needed in order to be enjoyed.
Cindy: Library-Teacher
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