Leepike Ridge by N.D. Wilson
This probably wouldn't "officially" be shelved with the treasure hunting genre, but it involves the theory of Chinese and Phoenician discoveries of America, and that's good enough for me.
The story follows Tom as he is accidentally pulled into an underground river and has to find a way out of the subterranean world. N.D. Wilson yet again spins an amazing, fun, and quirky story that I will definitely read again.
Treasure Hunters by James Patterson
This is as juvenile as juvenile fiction can get. My nine year old brother would be able to breeze through it, but I picked it up anyways. Half of the book is illustrations. I really enjoyed it, though.
The four kids (twins Bick and Beck, 14-year old Storm and "Tail-spin" Tommy), and coincidentally "Kidd" siblings, have grown up their whole lives treasure hunting with their parents. But when their parents are kidnapped, they must travel the globe to find them again--along with some treasure.
Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti
This was such a good book! It's a non-fiction account of the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911. I read it to get some background on art theft, as well as art history, and this fit the bill perfectly. I learned a little about the beginnings of forensic sciences, as well as the history behind stolen masterpiece.
(On a parental guide note, it does have some adult-themes and some language.)
The 39 Clues by... A Lot Of Different People
I haven't actually finished this series completely (so if you've read it, don't spoil anything!), but I don't have to to give a shining review. The plot and characters are so well done by the various authors who write in the series, and I couldn't give a higher recommendation if you're looking for treasure hunting books to read.
Amy and Dan Cahill are given a choice: Two million dollars or the first clue to a treasure hunt that could either kill them, or lead them to the ultimate prize. A prize that would make them the two most powerful people in the world. Along the way, they have to battle relatives, sharks, Russian spies, and *shudder* museum curators.
(Language note: They do take the Lord's name in vain several times.)
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Do I need to give an explanation for why I read this? It's the treasure hunting novel of all treasure hunting novels. As well as one of the worlds most famous classics.
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
Being the 2nd installment of The Mysterious Benedict Society series by T.L. Stewart this is a fun story about Reynie Muldoon and his friends Sticky, Constance, and Kate. Four orphans who are recruited to help save the world, in this sequel they must set off on a journey that takes them across the globe to save their friends.
I read this one a while ago, but enjoyed it a lot. The characters are so unique, and Stewart's writing is so well done. The only thing I didn't like about it was that the kids disobeyed their guardians, who were only looking out for their own good, even if it was to do the right thing.
The Century Quartet by P.D. Baccalario
I literally just finished the last book in this series half an hour ago. It. Was. So. Good. A very unconventional treasure hunting story, but refreshing in its premise.
At a hotel in Rome, four kids, Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, Sheng from Shanghai, and Elettra, the hotel owner's daughter, come together, apparently by chance on New Year's, and soon find out that they were all born on the same day: Febuary 29th. Their destinies become entwined as they are all pulled into a mystery involving a briefcase which contains clues leading to ancient mystical artifacts, given to them by a man who is murdered the very next day.
Character development was really one of the highlights of these for me. Harvey and Sheng especially. The last book was perfectly done. I loved these so much, and was so happy to have picked them up when I was wandering the library, at a loss as to what to get. And just when I needed some good treasure hunting books!
(There is some mild cursing in here, teenagers kissing, and complete contradiction with the Creation account, but it had a relatively good message, and it didn't push the contradiction in your face, so it didn't really bother me or ruin the story.)
~The Scribbler in the Attic
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