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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1899 · Est. 7.5 hour read
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
By E. Nesbit, Cecil Leslie (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Bastable Children series
Six siblings' schemes to save their family lead to unexpected adventures.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,967 ratings
256 pages· 52,537 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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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
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The fine print
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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