Hidden Treasure
by Jessie Burton
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Pub Date 13 Mar 2025 | Archive Date 6 Mar 2025
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Children's Books
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Description
From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost
For the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back.
Bo and Billy are two children who have never met. Billy is an orphan. Bo’s dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war. Both children are poor, but they have each found half of a priceless treasure, given up by the river. A treasure which – when the pieces are reunited – holds the power to give back to one of them the most precious thing they have ever lost.
But should the treasure be put back together again? And why has the river given it up now?
For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making, with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast of characters.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781526604569 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Stephen R, Educator
“What you love can never be lost.”
Jessie Burton is most well known for her novel The Miniaturist and more recently her retelling of the story of Medusa.
Hidden Treasure is her debut in the world of children’s fiction.
This is a story that weaves together history, magic and a treasure hunt with a twist
Although set during the period of World War One, there is a Dickensian almost gothic feel to the tale - young Bo lives in Battersea and is known as a mud lark as she is often found near the Thames. Her brother has gone off to war and she lives with the fear of what will happen to him.
On one of her regular visits , she discovers a piece of jewellery known as The Eclipsing Moon. This jewel has magical powers and if held alongside another piece known as The Brightest Sun whilst recounting an ancient ballad then the river has the power to bring somebody back from the dead.
Aided by Billy River, threatened by the evil Mr Muncaster who believes the jewels are his and encouraged by the curious class teacher Miss Cressaant ( who has her own secrets ) Bo finds she has a magical abilities from the energy of the Thames
A race against time to find the missing jewel and ballad before an upcoming eclipse being the perfect time for the power of the river to do its magic, Bo and Billy overcome various obstacles.
This is a tale of self belief, survival and identity- of family and love - woven into a. magical adventure
An intriguing and captivating debut
Recommended for 10-12 year olds and readers of Hilary McKay and Emma Carroll
