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In this engaging detective adventure, a group of young sleuths investigate rumors of a lost treasure hidden beneath the sands of a sleepy coastal town. Using clever clues and teamwork, they must outwit rival treasure hunters and solve the mystery before time runs out.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Chris Archer
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