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Ages ago, the legendary pirate, Greybeard, hid a treasure chest from his fellow swashbucklers, the beautiful Captain Redlocks, and her infamous Corsairs. Tonight she recruits Greybeard's descendant, young Baltazar, to help locate the long-lost fortune. But now the bustling amusement park "Treasure Isle" sits atop the buried booty!
Join the crew of the flying Cutlass on a wild roller coaster to discover where "X" marks the spot. Can Baltazar and company strike it rich before their tickets expire?
Vividly illustrated like an animated film, this colorful adventure features a legendary cast of characters. Fondly remembering family vacations gone by, pirate lovers of all ages will enjoy this marvelous joy ride
About the author
Oliver Chin is the author of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby: From A to Z, Julie Black Belt, Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, and Welcome to Monster Isle.
Justin Roth illustrated The Year of the Tiger and The Year of the Rabbit from the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series. He is a professional animator and character designer. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, he has contributed to animated TV series such as Speed Racer for Nickelodeon, Nate the Great for PBS, Rocket Monkeys for 4Kids Entertainment, and other programs for clients such as the Disney Channel.
Summary
Legendary buccaneers need a youngster’s help to find a long lost treasure! It’s like if the Pirates of the Caribbean let loose to search Disneyland!
Ages ago, Greybeard hid his treasure chest from fellow swashbucklers. Ever since, the beautiful Captain and her infamous Corsairs have searched for it, but their map missed the key piece. Tonight Redlocks recruits Greybeard’s descendant, young Baltazar, to help locate the long-lost riches. The boy leads the way, but now the bustling amusement park Treasure Island sits atop the buried booty. Join the crew of the flying Cutlass (a legendary cast that includes Hook, Long John Silver, and Black Bart) on a roller coaster to discover where “x” marks the spot. Can Baltazar help them strike pay dirt before their tickets expire?
Pirate lovers and their parents will get a kick out of this action-packed tale, illustrated by a professional animator who worked on the TV series Speed Racer: The Next Generation. Join this motley crew as they hop aboard exciting theme park rides: from the log water slide and ship pendulum to carnival games and the ferris wheel. Kids will enjoy this adventure since it combines the fun memories of summer vacations with the timeless pleasure of a treasure hunt.
"I enjoyed the book immensely and found it utterly chARRRRRming! A dreamy holiday for a wee pirate with some colorful swashbuckling characters!"
- Cap'n Slappy, co-founder of Talk Like a Pirate Day
Foreword
Book Trade: - "Back to School" Postcard distribution - Indie Bound Children's White Box, Advance Access Editorial Reviews - Trade and Library, Children & Parent, Urban - national: SF Chronicle, LA Times, Seattle Post, New York Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune Promotion - Events: teacher, librarian and children's reading conferences - Online: www.immedium.com, parents' blogs Author Tours: - New York, NY; San Francisco Bay Area, CA Advertising - Coop available
