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Synopsis
"They say Jude's mother is a witch. She foresees the terrible night when a ship will be wrecked on their Cornish rocks. As Jude rescues the survivors from the raging sea, he discovers his own magical power. He can find gold wherever it is hidden. Suddenly he is flung into a dangerous world of child-snatchers, murderous pirates and invisable demons with a deadly hunger for golden treasure. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Is Goldseekers appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains shipwreck peril, child-snatchers, pirates, and supernatural demons with moderate action violence. The protagonist discovers magical abilities and faces dangerous threats throughout.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the exciting adventure of a boy who discovers he has magical gold-finding powers and must battle pirates and demons.