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Island of Thieves

Pirate treasure, art forgery, and the Peruvian mob, oh my!  When Tom spends a week with his Uncle Harvey, he finds himself on a quest to find a hidden stash of ancient gold!  Along the way, Tom and Harvey follow clues, dodge bullets, and jump off of boats.  It’s an adventure in the tradition of Indiana Jones and Tintin with a dash of history to top it off.  Tom is an approachable, trouble-seeking everykid, and Uncle Harvey is as believable as a well-meaning white-collar criminal can be.  The story is packaged in a flashy, pulpy way, fitting the mood.  This will attract reluctant readers and fans of video games and is a great addition to the world of tween adventure fiction.