num_pages: 192
description: "This is the story of the different ways we looked for treasure..."When their mother dies and their father's business partner runs off with most of their money, the six intrepid Bastable children are determined to restore their family's fallen fortunes. These resourceful children squabble, make up, and have many memorable adventures, from publishing their own newspaper to foiling a pair of real bandits and even becoming kidnappers themselves. But while the efforts of the Bastables are often ingenious, their good intentions always go hilariously awry. This lively, funny story perfectly captures these children's remarkable bravery and deep sense of honor. First published in 1899, this children's classic is available again for a new generation of readers with a magnificent cover illustration by Caldecott winner Paul O. Zelinsky.
language: English
title: The Story of the Treasure Seekers
titlecomplete: The Story of the Treasure Seekers
characters: Albert's uncle, Noël Bastable, Eliza, Denny Foulkes, Oswald Bastable, Dora Bastable, Albert Morrison, Dicky, Horace Octavius Bastable, Daisy Foulkes, Alice Bastable
genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Childrens, Classics, Fiction, Adventure, Audiobook, Juvenile, Childrens Classics
ratings_count: 6178
places: London, England
series: Bastable Children
publisher: Chronicle Books