The legends and lore of Africa come to life for one American family that finds themselves on a historical journey in the company of pirates, on the run from a secret society, escaping wild creatures, unlocking biblical clues and discovering the path to an ancient treasure. The story begins with a college professor and his wife who receive a strange package one night from the Caribbean. It contains a summons that reveals a secret that Professor Hunter had left in his past. Now the truth has been intercepted by an unknown enemy - and the professor's five mischievous sons. When the Hunter boys resort to sneaking around their home in search of what their parents are up to, they find themselves caught up in the mystery. The suspense starts mounting as they are led on an unexpected visit to the island of Jamaica. The Backyard Pirate Adventure is the first in a series that begins in the heart of the Caribbean in a place most have never known, the uninhabited regions of Cockpit Country.
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J.B. Hunter and his brothers grew up with stories of a family home on an island in the Caribbean. They heard tales of a Great Grandfather with a mysterious abode that lay hidden there in an uninhabited part of the country. A haven for West Indian slaves, there was said to be a fortress deep within those mountains. And there were legends surrounding the real purpose of that place. Now the Hunters have been summoned and a quest has begun.
The Masters, a Secret African Order has sworn to protect the treasures of this ancient stronghold. And while Professor Hunter and his wife lead the pursuit of its knowledge, New Initiates of the Order are sent on their trail. Suddenly, J.B. Blake, Joshua and the twins are whisked out of their suburban lives and get caught up in an historical adventure. It is a race against time. And it will determine the destiny of an entire continent. Yet, it all begins on one small island.
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Author & illustrator N.E. Walford presents the first in a series of novels for ages 6-12 based on the legends and history of Africa, the Caribbean and coastal islands around the world. The series is currently in animation production.
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This review is from: The Island Hunters: Book I - The Backyard Pirate Adventure (Paperback)
It was read aloud in a park full of kids and they were glued for almost two hours. A couple of grandparents commented that the book was so genuine and funny and the way the detail of the island was captured and the characters of the children in the story was portrayed - was amazing! It is definitely a book that can reach any age. It is children's literature in its most pure, classical sense. It is really one of the best I've ever read.
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This review is from: The Island Hunters: Book I - The Backyard Pirate Adventure (Paperback)
My son is entering the fourth grade and is challenged when asked to read chapter books. Most do not appeal to him nor our ethnicity. This was untrue with The Island Hunters. I have not seen him so passionate about a story. I am currently looking for the next books in the series upon his request!
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