The Way to Treasure Island

Written by Lizzy Stewart

A treasure hunt on a desert island tests a father and daughter's differences.

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40 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Mathilda and her dad embark on a treasure hunt on a desert island, but their clashing personalities lead to unexpected detours. Mathilda's speed and tidiness contrast with her dad's leisurely, messy ways, causing tension as they navigate ocean waters and jungle paths. With distractions at every turn, including a whale encounter, will they find the treasure or remain lost? This adventure explores how differences can lead to unexpected fun and bonding.

From the publisher

Join Mathilda and her dad as they go on a daring adventure to find buried treasure on a desert island, despite their VERY different approaches. Matilda and her dad are very different. Matilda is fast and Dad is slow. Matilda is tidy and Dad is messy, and Matilda is quiet and Dad is very, very loud. They’re off to find treasure on a distant desert island, but Dad keeps getting distracted. Soon, they’re lost and Matilda is getting crosser and crosser… Will they ever find the way to treasure island? Follow the twists and turns of Mathilda and her dad’s adventures, as they navigate treacherous ocean waters, winding jungle paths and even a close encounter with a whale! By the author of the best-selling There’s a Tiger in the Garden and Juniper Jupiter, this funny, adventure-packed story teaches children that even though people are different, they can still have fun together.

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