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During a visit to a friend of their grandfather’s at the seaside, the Alden siblings discover a long‑lost fragment of a map to legendary pirate treasure. The find draws the attention of hungry fortune hunters, forcing the children to guard their discovery and navigate the risks of the hunt for buried riches. Their adventure blends family bonds, mystery, and the allure of sunlit coasts.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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