Jessie Burton – bestselling author of The Miniaturist – turns her hand to a phenomenal, page-turning story for younger readers with Hidden Treasure: two children whose lives collide when they discover an ancient treasure with the power to give back the most precious thing either of them has ever lost. For those who live along the banks of the Thames, the river feels like a living, breathing thing. It can take treasures away. It can hide them. And sometimes, it gives them back. Bo and Billy have never met. Billy is an orphan; Bo lost her dad when she was small and now watches her brother head off to war. Both are poor, and both have found – separately – one half of a priceless treasure surrendered by the river. Reunited, the two halves hold the power to restore to one of them whatever they miss most. But should the treasure ever be pieced back together? And why has the river chosen to give it up now? With a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast, this is a future classic for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman’s The Ruby in the Smoke. ‘Pure magic […] the heroine feels as real as Tracy Beaker’ – The Telegraph ‘Hauntingly beautiful’ – Guardian ‘A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.’ – Katya Balen, author of October, October ‘Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page’ – A.F Steadman, author of the Skandar series ‘A glorious, glittering story that shines with magic, friendship and wonder. Unmissable.’ – Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door ‘What a gift of a book. Jessie Burton hits the absolute sweet spot of peril and joy, of adventure and delicious detail, with characters that felt absolutely real to me. It’s a future classic.’ – Francesca Segal, author of The Innocents. ‘Captivating, magical, Jessie Burton’s Hidden Treasure sweeps you up and holds you entranced until the end.’ – Kate Williams, British Historian and Author ‘Stunning, so finely crafted it’s as if the author found it shaped and complete like a treasure itself’ – Hilary McKay ‘A gripping, high-stakes mystery with so much heart, I loved it’ – Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den ‘A beautiful and moving story’ – Louise O’Neil ‘Totally transporting and beguiling, Hidden Treasure sweeps you up in its tide and releases you feeling like you’ve discovered treasure’ – Stacey Halls, author of The Familiar ‘For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.’ – Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One Young readers agree: ‘It was exciting and had me on the edge of my seat’ – Jenny, age 10 ‘It feels like you are in the book and really shocked and amazed about what’s happening’ – Oliver, age 10 ‘I loved how heartfelt this book made me feel’ – Aarvin, age 10
ISBN 13: 9781526604576
Author: Jessie Burton
