

Treasure Hunters: The Plunder Down Under
Author: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Series: Treasure Hunters #7
Narrator: TBD
Unabridged: 4 hr 50 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Published: 06/01/2020
Author: James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Series: Treasure Hunters #7
Narrator: TBD
Unabridged: 4 hr 50 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Published: 06/01/2020
James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.
Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.
James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.
The Kidds are back for another adventure in treasure hunting. This time, they are heading down to Australia with the hope of finding Lasseter's Gold, a longtime lost treasure. They run into trouble with some competition in the form of a trio of pirates led by Charlotte Badger. The problem is that wh......more
I always enjoy these, but being stuck in America with no international travel to look forward to, I loved it even more.......more
This book was fun. I really liked the character of Charlotte Badger. Her attitude is kind of sassy and angry.......more
Though I noted several formulaic repetitions in this book, I tried to be objective in how I viewed the book. For example, if I were reading this book without having read the previous books in the series, would I have enjoyed it more? Possibly. However, it is the 7th book in a series, which means of......more
really great book! the Kidds are sailing searching for treasure. everything is going well until Bick and Beck launch into an underwater twin tirade. they go rogue and swim to find the treasure, finding out what they saw had only been a fish. suddenly they both get caught by a giant octopus. Tommy th......more
Praise for Treasure HuntersA New York Times Bestseller"This series promises it all: ruthless pirates, CIA spies, terrorists, stolen works of art and priceless treasure. More important, it delivers. A high-seas adventure that will entice even the most confirmed of landlubbers."
--- Kirkus Reviews
"A frenetic sense of excitement and adventure permeates this nautical escapade... There's little time to breath as the Kidds pinball from one spot of trouble to the next, making for a fun and fast-paced ride."
--- Publishers Weekly
Praise for Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile"Short chapters, copious illustrations, and a rollicking, nonstop plot....The fiercely loyal Kidds and a healthy dose of humor... make this fun-filled adventure series stand out.... It's hard to imagine the adventure-loving reader who wouldn't be hooked by this series."
--- Kirkus Reviews