The Secret City (Pyrates, Book 1) [Paperback]

Chris Archer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Pyrates

Spies. Underground tunnels. Old maps. New enemies. Pirate oaths. Hidden treasure. Endless danger.
This series has real boy appeal. It has a fast pace, adventure, international intrigue, and more.

George is fascinated by his family's legacy, the stories that link his ancestors to the infamous pirate Captain Kidd. But for 12 years, everyone has told him the stories are rumors. Now George has discovered the truth. And the truth is hidden in the web of tunnels mysteriously dug underneath his house in Manhattan. There are secrets to be revealed, friendships to be tested, and ancient injustices to be set right.
George and his friends will sink deep underground to a secret city in search of treasure, but they'll find they aren't the only ones looking for it - and there's much more at stake.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439368510
• ISBN-13: 978-0439368513
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #339,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, July 8, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Secret City (Pyrates, Book 1) (Paperback)

After the party George and his friends find a secret map up in the attic. The map is fora whole underground city. The undeground tunnels are full of danger and booby traps but the friends ae determinded to find out what the map is for and the secrets of the tunnels.

This book is a must to anyone who likes adventures!!!! The book continues in the next three books, it's really great!!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pyrates series is awesome, January 18, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Secret City (Pyrates, Book 1) (Paperback)

This review is about the whole Pyrates series.

The books are about a fifth grader named George who finds a treasure map in his attic and then he loses it. His friend Derrick makes a copy with his photographic memory. Then George, Derrick, and some of their friends use the map to find more maps to the treasure.

In the second book, there was a funny part when a boy noticed them climbing down a building on a rope and he yelled, "Mom!...Mom! Someone's on my window!"

I would recommend these books to anyone who exists. These books are so good that I read them all in one week!

B9

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars PYRATES THE SECRET CITY, January 30, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Secret City (Pyrates, Book 1) (Paperback)

G.G.
This book review is about the book PYRATES The Secret City, written by Chris Archer.
The genre is fiction, but the book would appeal to nonfiction readers as well because it has realistic parts in it. PYRATES is about a kid named George who lives in New York City. He lives in the only house in the city that was built by a pirate. One day he goes into the attic and finds a treasure map. He soon finds out that the tunnel to the treasure begins at his house!!
The main characters are George, Shannon, Derrick, and Renee. My favorite character is Renee because she has lots of courage! I would recommend this book to anyone how enjoys an exciting adventure!