**The Goonies meets Indiana Jones and James Patterson's Treasure
Hunters in this funny, action-filled adventure series!
**
Twelve-year-old Addison Cooke just wishes something exciting would
happen to him. His aunt and uncle, both world-famous researchers, travel
to the ends of the earth searching for hidden treasure, dodging
dangerous robbers along the way, while Addison is stuck in school all
day.
Luckily for Addison, adventure has a way of finding the Cookes. After
his uncle unearths the first ancient Incan clue needed to find a vast
trove of lost treasure, he is kidnapped by members of a shadowy
organization intent on stealing the riches. Addison's uncle is the
bandits' key to deciphering the ancient clues and looting the treasure .
. . unless Addison and his friends can outsmart the kidnappers and crack
the code first. So it's off to South America, where the excitement,
danger, gold, booby traps, and car chases are never-ending!
Full of laugh-out-loud moments and nonstop action, and perfect for fans
of Indiana Jones or James Patterson's Treasure Hunters series, Addison
Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is sure to strike gold with kid
readers.
Praise for Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas
"Combines the derring-do of Indiana Jones with a genuine archaeological
mystery. Stokes brings a cinematic scope to the story. This lively debut
promises more seat-of-the-pants thrills for readers who love
adventure."--Booklist
"Cinematic pacing and action drive the story, but it's Addison and his
friends who will keep readers engaged. Humor is never in short supply .
. . and Addison's endless optimism and irrepressible confidence in his
own abilities are endearing. A solid start to a new series, with a
conclusion that will leave readers hoping Addison and company return
soon for another adventure."--School Library Journal
"Addison is often one step ahead of the adults, but his lead is
constantly threatened, building steady tension throughout the novel,
screenwriter Stokes's debut."--Publishers Weekly
"What to give the kid who's read all the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson
books? Try Addison Cooke...this fast-paced adventure will enthrall
middle-grade readers and leave them wanting more."--Parents
