Buccaneer's Spit: A Race for the Treasure - Softcover

Thompson, J. E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1455626074 ISBN 13: 9781455626076

Publisher: Pelican Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

In this middle-reader mystery, twelve-year-old Callie’s parents send her to South Carolina alone for a spring break visit with her grandfather. Joined by a rambunctious Jack Russell Terrier and a friend with a secret of his own, she’s set on revealing what the adults in her life are keeping from her. This STEM focused coming-of-age story features a girl/boy dynamic with a bit of pirate mystery and ecological danger thrown in. The adventure includes a prominent secondary character with dyslexia and is set in OpenDyslexic typeface. Perfect for high-low or reluctant readers and fans of The Goonies!

About this title

About the Author

J. E. Thompson began his career in finance and left Wall Street after catching the writing bug in 1994. He has written four successful adult thrillers garnering much praise and recognition. When his daughter asked him to write something for her, Thompson began researching middle grade fiction. His first foray into the genre, The Girl From Felony Bay, did well earning status as the Winner Best Children’s Book (Southern Indep. Booksellers), and Finalist for Children’s Best Book Award in SC, GA, ME, NE, KS, MD, Junior Library Guild Selection. Now firmly entrenched in writing, Thompson is on his third mystery adventure for middle grade readers. He makes his home in South Carolina, a frequent setting for his books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1455626074
• ISBN 13: 9781455626076
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352