Awards
- Commended for YALSA Quick Picks nominee 2014 (United States)
Overview
Eric and Chris are avid geocachers who stumble into a very strange search for a series of geocaches. At first they are merely curious, but as the stakes rise and the challenges become more trying, the boys get truly hooked. Convinced they are indeed on the trail of treasure, they become consumed with the search, and though their quest tests their strength, intelligence, courage and even their friendship, they don't give up.
Full Product Details
Author: Kristin Butcher
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers,Canada
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers,Canada
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.120kg
ISBN: 9781459802322
ISBN 10: 1459802322
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 April 2013
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This adrenalin-induced strive will be well recognized by most teen readers--especially boys...The end result only solidifies the feeling of reward the readers will share with Eric and Chris, who have together succeeded where either alone would likely have failed. -- (04/01/2014) The novel very convincingly captures an adolescent perspective and the nuances of friendship at this age...The topic of geocaching is an excellent plot device for a contemporary quest or search for clues and will likely lead more than a few readers to investigate geocaching in their own neighborhoods. Readers will also appreciate the twist in the plot at the end as the boys come face to face with a rival before their adventure reaches a satisfying conclusion. -- (02/08/2013) Dangerous tasks, tests trying their stamina, and more and more difficult clues keep readers guessing and the boys questioning what makes this cache unique and exactly what will be the end result. Despite all these obstacles the boys see the cache search to its surprising conclusion. This title is suggested for young men, especially reluctant readers. -- (08/01/2013) Budding Dan Brown fans will enjoy the ride of this fast-paced, plot-driven narrative. --The Horn Book (10/01/2013)
The novel very convincingly captures an adolescent perspective and the nuances of friendship at this age...The topic of geocaching is an excellent plot device for a contemporary quest or search for clues and will likely lead more than a few readers to investigate geocaching in their own neighborhoods. Readers will also appreciate the twist in the plot at the end as the boys come face to face with a rival before their adventure reaches a satisfying conclusion. -- (02/08/2013) Dangerous tasks, tests trying their stamina, and more and more difficult clues keep readers guessing and the boys questioning what makes this cache unique and exactly what will be the end result. Despite all these obstacles the boys see the cache search to its surprising conclusion. This title is suggested for young men, especially reluctant readers. -- (08/01/2013) Budding Dan Brown fans will enjoy the ride of this fast-paced, plot-driven narrative. --The Horn Book (10/01/2013) This adrenalin-induced strive will be well recognized by most teen readers--especially boys...The end result only solidifies the feeling of reward the readers will share with Eric and Chris, who have together succeeded where either alone would likely have failed. -- (04/01/2014)
Author Information
Kristin Butcher is the author of numerous books for young people, including Chat Room and Cheat in the Orca Currents series. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.
