This is wonderfully rich magical fiction for both boys and girls with a terrific mix of Moonfleet meets Treasure Island meets the Arabian Nights. In 17th century Cornwall, Jude's mother was called a witch and he is someone with a strange power, the ability to sense gold wherever it is. When his parents are killed and he is captured by an unsavoury and sinister sea-captain his life changes forever. On this magnificent and msyterious Cornish coastline is there anyone dead or alive who can help him.
Jude's mother forsees the terrible night when a ship will be wrecked on their Cornish rocks. As Jude rescues the survivors from the raging sea, he discovers his own magical power. Suddenly he is flung into a dangerous world of child-snatchers, murderous pirates and invisible demons with a deadly hunger for treasure...
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Jude's mother forsees the terrible night when a ship will be wrecked on their Cornish rocks. As Jude rescues the survivors from the raging sea, he discovers his own magical power. Suddenly he is flung into a dangerous world of child-snatchers, murderous pirates and invisible demons with a deadly hunger for treasure...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Goldseekers and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Goldseekers features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Goldseekers was written by Jane Johnson and published by Marion Lloyd Books an imprint of Scholastic
Goldseekers has 230 pages