The Vanishing Island

By Barry Wolverton, Dave Stevenson (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The Chronicles of the Black Tulip series

A hidden message leads to a fabled treasure, thrusting Bren into perilous adventure.

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368 pages· 69,273 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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In 1599, young Bren Owen dreams of adventure beyond his small town. When a dying sailor entrusts him with a mysterious gift, Bren uncovers a secret that could lead to a legendary treasure. But danger lurks, and Bren must rely on his wits and an unexpected ally, Mouse, to survive. Will he unlock the treasure's secrets, or will the perilous journey cost him everything?

From the publisher

An engrossing fantasy, a high-seas adventure, an alternate history epic–this is the richly imagined and gorgeously realized new book from acclaimed author Barry Wolverton, perfect for fans of The Glass Sentence and the Books of Beginning series.It’s 1599, the Age of Discovery in Europe. But for Bren Owen, growing up in the small town of Map on the coast of Britannia has meant anything but adventure. Enticed by the tales sailors have brought through Map’s port, and inspired by the arcane maps his father creates as a cartographer for the cruel and charismatic map mogul named Rand McNally, Bren is convinced that fame and fortune await him elsewhere.That’s when Bren meets a dying sailor, who gives him a strange gift that hides a hidden message. Cracking the code could lead Bren to a fabled lost treasure that could change his life forever, and that of his widowed father. Before long, Bren is in greater danger than he ever imagined and will need the help of an unusual friend named Mouse to survive.

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