title: The Lost Treasure of Loma Grande: From the Journals of Rudy McCafferty
author: Clark, Richard
description: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the mall."Even after finishing the book, I am still trying to get my breath back - and didn't even realize the suspense of the story had me holding my breath! Richard Clark's writing style, imagination and ability to execute the perfect plot in any story is what keeps me coming back to each and every one of his books, time and again." Readers' Favorite 5★ review"With short chapters, snappy dialogue and an exciting ending, even a 12 year old boy is never going to be bored!" Wishing Shelf 5★ review10-year-old Rudy McCafferty has a weird feeling about the new Loma Grande Mall. It's just a little odd how it seems to bring inanimate things to life! Halfway around the world, archeologist C.J. Drake is sure he's finally found the location of an ancient golden idol. But all signs suggest it is now in a little place in Southern California called Loma Grande. A place where a curious young boy investigates, frightened. but excited. A place totally unprepared for the magical power soon to be unleashed upon it…If you like Harry Potter, Indiana Jones or Goosebumps, you'll love The Lost Treasure of Loma Grande! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this middle grade chapter book is a fun adventure full of action and excitement for any reader - children, tweens, teens. and beyond! This thrilling 'haunted mall' story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!