num_pages: 239
description: Key Features This delightful story wraps an exciting storyline around an actual lost mine in the Rocky Mountains. Young readers will easily identify with 12-year-old Joseph as he eludes pirates and pursues ancient treasure. The novel appeals to readers of all ages. Twelve-year-old Joseph Martin hadn't meant to travel so far into the "Lost Josephine Mine," but he has become hopelessly lost. Moments later, he stumbles across a skeleton lying in a chamber filled with riches! As Joseph opens a nearby treasure chest, the cavern fills with light. Magically the skeleton springs back to life as he and Joseph are transported into another realm. Joseph soon finds himself captive on a pirate ship sailing toward a volcanic island in search of a mythological treasure with the power to grant material wealth to anyone who can obtain it! As a young man of twelve, Joseph R. Young first explored an old Spanish Mine in the mountains surrounding his home in Wallsburg, Utah. He asked others about its origin, but never found out the true story. What he did discover became dinnertime stories for his children. Those stories evolved into Legend of the Lost Josephine Mine. To learn more about this book, see the author's web site at Reviews- Legend . . . was great fun to read. Young quickly immerses his readers in this exhilarating story. The excitement and adventure build with every page. Alex Black, Kept me spellbound until the last page. Sid Jensen, English Department Chair, Rocky Mountain Middle School The book reads easily and it is well done. There is plenty of plot and action, vivid to the point, high adventure. It transmutes the dry bones of history into a sizzling story of intrigue and drama. Stephen B.Shaffer, author 1-55517-550-3, 6" x 9" Fiction/ Juvenile/Action and Adventure
language: English
title: Legend of the Lost Josephine Mine
titlecomplete: Legend of the Lost Josephine Mine
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Bonneville