A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling
author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy

  When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend
  with three other kids from his class, he's counting the seconds
  until he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hiding
  a secret: she's convinced there's pirate treasure buried deep within
  a nearby mountain.


  Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! But
  a thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves...
  can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them?






  for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions and classic
  action adventure movie The Goonies

  funny, moving and a real page-turner

  a sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia






  PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS


  Goldfish Boy


  "an utterly captivating read" BookTrust



  "This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very
  special heart." Kirkus


  "a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps



  The Light Jar


  Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older
  Readers Category


  "bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The
  Guardian


  "A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times



  The Day I Was Erased


  "Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional
  wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children
  and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about
  memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust