The Story of the Treasure Seekers
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1899 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Story of the Treasure Seekers

Written by E. Nesbit · Illustrated by Cecil Leslie

Book #1 in the Bastable Children series

Six siblings' schemes to save their family lead to unexpected adventures.

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256 pages· 52,537 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· ~1040L
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Bookroo's summary

The Bastable children, faced with their father's business failure, embark on a quest to restore their family's fortune. Their inventive plans, however, often result in more mischief than money. As they navigate a series of humorous and chaotic adventures, one unexpected outcome might just change everything. Will their determination and creativity finally pay off, or will they find themselves in deeper trouble?

From the publisher

When their father’s business fails, the six Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes. But although they think of many ingenious ways to do so, their well meant efforts are either more fun than profitable, or lead to trouble…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
52,537
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~1040L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.1
F&P level
~Y
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
52307
Publication
Published
February 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1899
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140367065
OCLC
34195892

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