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Malala Yousafzai recommended The Alchemist in Books (curated)

 
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho | 1993 | Fiction & Poetry
7.2 (35 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I like it because it is hopeful and inspiring. It tells the story of a boy who embarks on a journey to find a treasure, but as he goes along, he learns from every part of his journey and every person he meets. In the end, he finds his treasure in a very interesting place. His story tells you that you should believe in yourself and continue your journey"

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When sorting books in the basement of the town library, Ricky Kidd stumbles on what he thinks might be a treasure map. Soon, the entire town is buzzing about it, and the race is on to find the treasure that the town miser hid before his death. Can Ricky and his friends find the treasure first? Is there even a treasure to find?

It’s been a while since I first read this series or revisited the characters, but I quickly fell back under their spell. The characters are absolutely wonderful with hints at hidden layers. The plot is strong with wonderful clues and twists before the end. And there are some great laughs and nice thoughtful moments along the way as well. The target middle grade audience will love it, and any mystery reader will enjoy it as well.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/08/book-review-race-for-park-street.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
National Treasure (2004)
National Treasure (2004)
2004 | Action
8
7.1 (17 Ratings)
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Some good puzzles (0 more)
Great treasure hunt film
A good fun film for all the family. A type of urban Indiana Jones film with lots of puzzle solving to be done.
  
Treasure, Darkly
Treasure, Darkly
Jordan Elizabeth Mierek | 2019 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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Jordan Elizabeth tackles steampunk fiction in her new young adult series Treasure Chronicles. In the first book of the series, Treasure, Darkly we are introduced to seventeen-year-old Clark Treasure who pinches a bottle of what he assumes is absinthe from a captain's pocket. After drinking it, however, Clark discovers he has ingested a liquid that gives him the power to awaken the dead. Wanted by the army to be experimented on, Clark goes into hiding and searches for the man he believes to be his father - one of the wealthiest men in the world, Garth Treasure.

On the Treasure ranch, Clark receives a warm welcome from his supposed father and step-mother, however, his half-brothers are not so keen on his arrival. His half-sister Amethyst, on the other hand, is an entirely different battle. Romance blossoms between the two siblings, which Clark has to fight... or perhaps there is a chance he is not really her brother?

Being on a Wanted list and coping with an illicit relationship is only part of Clark's troubles. The liquid he stole also allows him to see the dead and some of them have unfinished business, with which only Clark can help them. Full of adventure, danger, love and science fiction, Treasure, Darkly is a story packed with twists and turns. The characters evoke emotion in readers, causing us to either love or hate them but, ultimately, wish for Clark's success and safety.

Treasure Chronicles promises to be an exciting, engaging series for those who love fantasy, science fiction, romance and historical stories. With never a dull moment, Clark Treasure's plight will attract new and old readers of Jordan Elizabeth.
  
    Sabordage

    Sabordage

    7.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

    Tabletop Game

    The race is on, but in order to reach the treasure, you need a ship, sturdy and fast — except...

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Uncharted (2022) in Movies

Feb 17, 2022  
Uncharted (2022)
Uncharted (2022)
2022 | Action, Adventure
Action scenes (0 more)
Good Treasure Hunt Film
Never played the games so can't compare them. The film is a bright and breezy action, treasure hunt film. Similar to @National Treasure (2004) solving some basic puzzles and clues as they trot around the globe in their quest. You sometimes feel you're watching Spider-Man again at times with Holland's acrobatic stunts. It's funny in places and an enjoyable watch if nothing outstanding.
  
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Elton John recommended Treasure Island in Books (curated)

 
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson | 2015 | Children
7.8 (13 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"“One of the favourite books from my own childhood. This timeless classic fueled my imagination and created the magical archetypes for pirates, buried treasure and all that shivers their timbers.” -EJ"

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