Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess, and Buried Treasure (Mom's Choice Awards Recipient) (Paperback)

by Jane R. Wood (Author), Elizabeth Blacker (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess and Buried Treasure" is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of the Mom's Choice Awards. Parents and educators look for the Mom s Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book/product has been honored by this distinguished award. --Mom's Choice Awards

Product Description
"Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess, and Buried Treasure" continues the escapades of the Johnson family. Five-year-old Katy meets a pirate -- is he real or imagined? Bobby and Joey visit an ancient cemetery and a 19th century fort, as Bobby searches for the buried treasure that is rumored to still be hidden on the island. Local legends and tales of ghosts add to a story filled with colorful characters, humorous situations, and a youthful spirit of adventure.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Florida Kids Press; 1st edition (April 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979230403
• ISBN-13: 978-0979230400
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #805,802 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent children's book!, November 2, 2008

By	D. Beckman (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent children's book. Even though I am not a child nor have
children, I read it. I speak English as a second language and reading
children's books is a great start for me to read in English. The language
used in the book was easy to understand and provided great deal of
vocabulary. I enjoyed reading about Florida's local history that the book's
characters Bobby, Joe and Katy are experiencing by visiting Amelia Island.
I've been to Amelia Island and am pleased to see that author kept the
description historically accurate.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Story for Grandkids, July 16, 2008

By	S. P. Malen (portland, ore, usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our grandchildern loved this story as they enjoy hearing about and
playing pirates.
The book is funny and realistic to children.
Also it is educational in the details without seeming like a history lesson.

Susan in Portland, Ore

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess, and Buried Treasure, July 15, 2008

By	Manning O. Lee "Teacher" (Pawleys Island, SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a fun read for elementary and middle school children! We are following the Johnson family as they continue to explore history and local color....this time on Amelia Island. The resources and activities Mrs. Wood offers are excellent for teachers. There are puzzles, word searches, and wonderful discussion questions guaranteed to promote classroom interaction and critical thinking skills. Children can identify with the sibling relationships and family dynamics in each story. The characterizations make one feel as though the children are someone we all know and love!