Status
Available
Genres
Publication
Holiday House (1987)
Description
A posthumous letter referring to buried treasure convinces Gary that his grandfather did not die a natural death and, with his friend Brian, he sets out to find both the treasure and his grandfather's killer.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Cottonwood.School
A posthumous letter referring to buried treasure convinces Gary that his grandfather did not die a natural death and, with his friend Brian, he sets out to find both the treasure and his grandfather's killer.
LibraryThing member Sumpinfunky
I've had this book for 30 years and finally decided to read it. It's quick and easy for a younger reader. I'm not a fan of the vernacular... growing up during the time in the setting... we didn't talk quite that bad.
Good read for 10-12 year olds.
Good read for 10-12 year olds.
LibraryThing member lkmuir
A posthumous letter referring to buried treasure convinces Gary that his grandfather did not die a natural death and, with his friend Brian, he sets out to find both the treasure and his grandfather's killer.
Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 1986)
Soaring Eagle Book Award (Nominee — 1991)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 1989)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Winner — Grades 6-8 — 1990)
Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee — 1990)
Original publication date
1986
Physical description
7.7 inches