"Join the quest and search for gold in this swashbuckling adventure-- but watch out for all the scary creatures that pop out at you!"--Page 4 of cover.

"Join the quest and search for gold in this swashbuckling adventure--but watch out for all the scary creatures that pop out at you!"--P. [4] of cover.

In 1724, Rachel Howell leaves New York for South Carolina . . . and plunges into a dangerous world of pirates and hidden treasure that threatens her family’s future When New York–born and –raised Rachel Howell sails for South Carolina to be reunited with her father, the last thing she expects is to be attacked by pirates! She’s lucky to escape with her life, but the attackers take a pearl necklace belonging to her dead mother. Things go from bad to worse when Rachel arrives safely in Charles Town and learns her father is getting married again. The one bright spot is her friendship with Sally Pugh, the daughter of the local tavern owner. Until Papa’s bride-to-be arrives . . . and forbids Rachel from seeing Sally. Determined to remain friends, Rachel and Sally search for a secret place to meet. They discover a hidden island in the Charles Town port, containing a sinkhole filled with quicksand, rocks with mysterious markings, . . . and a human skull. But when the girls are stranded overnight and overhear men in a hidden lagoon, they realize they’ve stumbled onto something big. It could destroy Rachel’s father’s business . . . and Rachel’s life. This ebook includes a historical afterword.

James and his friends go to enjoy their holidays at John’s father’s beach house and spend their vacations. But danger always follows them, and this time it wrapped them inside! James and his friends end up on an island filled with traps and bloody creatures, the Skull Island. The island was mentioned in the map which James had hunted by solving the mini treasure hunt. Would James and his friends be able to battle and survive on the island? Would they get the treasure? Enjoy reading this second book in the series, Adventures of James and His Friends – The Skull Island.

'Exodus' explores the ancient origins of the Tagatu civilization, the mighty Kongs, and their struggle for survival. Facing impossible obstacles, the spectacular exodus of a civilization unfolds against a cataclysmic backdrop and leads to Skull Island, where they face unimaginable dangers that threaten to wipe them from the face of the earth.

For as long as ten-year-old Sam could remember, he had heard the story about pirates burying treasure on Skull Island. While the story was almost too good to be true, Sam was determined to find the treasure - or at least look for it. With the help of his older brother, they set out on an adventure that uncovers more than they bargained for. Find a cozy corner and enjoy.