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The Story of the Treasure Seekers

The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Edith Nesbit
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The six Bastable children are plunged into grief when their mother dies and their father's business partner cheats him of all his money. As a result, he loses not only his fortune but also his good name. However, the children decide to lend a hand. Determined to restore both, the children set out to find some way of making money. A variety of amusing and exciting events follow as they plunge into a series of scrapes in search of a legendary lost treasure.

Published in 1899, The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E Nesbit was her first children's novel. It has had an immense influence on children's literature and was reputedly JK Rowling's favorite children's book. Others like CS Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia) and many other British and American writers were inspired by The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Told from a child's point of view, the style is witty, amusing and interesting, making it the ideal read-aloud book for both parents and children.

One of the interesting aspects of the book is that it is narrated by one of the children, but readers find out which one only towards the end. This child is priggish, arrogant and not always very smart, making his lofty observations and pronouncements even more funny as the reader can see through them quite easily!

As with much of Victorian literature, there is plenty in the book that seems dated today. Additionally, E Nesbit's passionate interest in the Socialist ideology that she and her husband Hubert Bland espoused are subtly yet surely inserted into the conversations and plot of The Story of the Treasure Seekers. However, far from being a dull and depressing tale of do-gooder kids, the novel is often hilariously funny as the children cook up various Quixotic schemes to make money. The child narrator's voice is itself a piece of subversive humor, as he feels he is the smartest, most powerful person around, hurtling the children into various predicaments. They try speculation, becoming detectives, entering a writing competition among other zany adventures. All through, it is their courage, determination and sense of honor that shine through.

The story has been successfully adapted to stage, screen and television several times. If you haven't encountered this children's classic yet, it's a riveting, droll read with an underlying message for those who would like to read between the lines!


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 8 reviews)

Reviewer: - April 17, 2020
Subject: The Treasure Seekers
Delightful story- well-read by Karen Savage
Reviewer: - November 22, 2019
Subject: .
boring i think but interesting at the same time.
Reviewer: - March 26, 2019
Subject: The Treasure Seekers
Anything narrated by Karen Savage is bound to be excellent and The Story of the Treasure Seekers does not disappoint.
Reviewer: - December 2, 2018
Subject: The treasure seekers
This is the best book ever,a sweet story, beautifully read by Karen Savage.
Reviewer: - December 10, 2016
Subject: The treasure seekers
Wonderfully read , a great story to remind you of the simple things in life
Reviewer: - February 22, 2016
Subject: The Story of the Treasure Seekers
A nice series of thematic chapters in a sweet story, beautifully read by Karen Savage.
Reviewer: - March 31, 2015
Subject: Best book ever
This is the best book ever
Reviewer: - November 17, 2014
Subject: Kik
Nice good


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