The Deadly Curse of Toco-Rey (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series #6) (Paperback)

by Frank Peretti (Author) "Chico Valles, machete in hand, hacked his way along the narrow trail, oblivious to the constant chatter of cicadas and the raucous screams of tropical..." (more)
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Product Description

Lila and Jay Cooper have joined their dad on a mission to the jungles of Central America, where a group of American treasure hunters have already become the victims of the deadly curse of Toco-Rey. Before Dr. Cooper can solve the mystery, his children are kidnapped and his integrity is put to the test. What price will he pay to get his children back? Is the treasure in the burial tomb of Kachi-Tochetin really worth more than gold?

Follow the Coopers as they explore unknown ruins, plunge through dangerous jungles, face hostile natives, and battle ancient evil forces. Will their courage and faith in God bring them through?

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849936446
• ISBN-13: 978-0849936449
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #909,370 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Peretti Black Hole, February 23, 2001

By	Justin Case (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

The author of this series is Frank Peretti. Of all the books that he has published, this is one of my favorites. This story is about three Christians named Dr. Cooper and his two kids, Jay and Lila. They go on an archeological dig in Central America in the tomb of an ancient warrior king with strange guards called Mucay-Tochetin, that wander around the land that surrounds the tomb. There are also flying slugs whose skin has slime on it that is as deadly as acid! Will they all fall under the curse, or will the caravies get them? Although this book has no illustrations, Frank may as well have done them himself with his awesome writing. The suspense will kill you as you turn the pages wondering if all of the Coopers will come out of each adventure alive! I liked this book as a Christian because Dr. Cooper shows strong faith in God. He turns to Him in his most weak moments and receives strength in one way or another. I strongly suggest reading this awesome book. It will make you perspirate with fear! I have read the book many times and this is worthy of a Newbery award. May the curse stay away from you!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once again, creepy, but cool, February 8, 2003

By	Dave (from Gondor) - See all my reviews

It's Frank Peretti's brilliant novel writing skills...condensed! It's a super-cool family of archeologists--minus a mother--who investigate phenomena in the spirit of Indiana Jones, only with a Christian perspective. A nice alternative to the gore and junk in the Indiana Jones movies.

This one will freak you out. A disease that makes anyone super-strong and loony as Michael Jackson (maybe even worse). This is one of the toughest battles the Coopers have had to fight before...can they survive The Deadly Curse of Toco-Rey?

The book is cool, but loads of creepy stuff. There's a lot action too. Definitely lives up to the Cooper Kids genre that Peretti has going.

Parental Warning: Almost Indiana Jones stuff here. Skeletons are everywhere, deadly, raving diseased people, Hostile Natives (of COURSE they'd have hostile natives!) and nasty "carvies". Pretty intense, but pretty cool.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peretti takes you for a ride!, May 9, 2000

By	Elijah (Celestial, CA) - See all my reviews

Never in this book does Frank Peretti leave you yawning. He makes sure that the Coopers never lack excitement. I like how Dr. Cooper won't let his faith waver, even in the face of great temptation, and how he's always looking out for his children. I also like the bond that Jay and Lila share and how, unlike most siblings don't have a hint of a rivalry between them.