The Secret of the Treasure Keepers
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By A.M. Howell
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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
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Could not wait to pick it up each evening and then could not put it down. absolutely adore Howell's books.
Gripping, enticing and lots of cleverly thought plot twists. Although it is a novel, this book is very informative with lots of facts about our past.
We thoroughly enjoyed this book and can see this becoming a firm favourite with middle grade students. Set just after WW2, the story is skilfully wrapped around uncovering mysteries of hidden treasure and family secrets as well as finding new friends and coming to terms with the past. It was refreshing to have a WW2 book set outside of London for the most part and the tragic bombing of Norwich by the Luftwaffe was written with compassion and empathy. It opened up lots of conversation about WW2 and our own family who had been in London during the Blitz. Myself and my 10yo daughter really loved this book and we would highly recommend it to others.
It was imaginative and I'm glad it had something to do with the British museum
This book is set in the immediate aftermath of the second world war. The main theme is Archaeology. It is about a girl called Ruth who investigated someone's farm after they found treasure. I would reccomend it to people who like reading stories about mysteries, the war or treasure.
Amazing read as always from A. M . Howell . This book is full of bravery, determination and love from the families. I've loved reading all.of her books so far.
