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198 voters
Gasparilla's Treasure
by
Scott Clements (Goodreads Author)
Trip Montgomery has no idea what is in store for him when he finds the dusty old trunk hidden under the floorboards in his mom’s attic. The trunk reveals a series of mysteries that send him on the greatest adventure of his life. Will his best friend Josh and his new friend Sarah be able to help Trip solve the clues that lead to the greatest treasure ever known to man? Or w...more
Paperback, 186 pages
Published
March 12th 2012
by Brown Dog Sound, Inc.
(first published February 27th 2012)
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Oct 19, 2012
Scott Clements
rated it
5 of 5 stars
· (Review from the author)
Shelves:
middle-grade-books
This is a great treasure hunt adventure! It's an easy read, and I think boys will really be able to relate to this one.
OK, fine... I love the book because I wrote it... are you happy?
OK, fine... I love the book because I wrote it... are you happy?
I want to start off with the simple truth. You have to read this book! I started reading it this morning, and under five hours later I was done. I did not pass go, I did not collect $200, I just sat and read it from start to finish. The BEST part about this book, is that their is a definite sequel, which by the way I can NOT wait to read!
Trip has a true gentleness about him and he is filled with love for his grandfather. His whole quest is not for personal gain, its passion for the well being o...more
Trip has a true gentleness about him and he is filled with love for his grandfather. His whole quest is not for personal gain, its passion for the well being o...more
Wow! That's pretty much all I have to say. I couldn't put it down and I am practically speechless. I loved this book! The characters seemed so real and I felt like I was a part of the book. I felt for the characters. Gasparilla's Treasure was so great. It was well written, thoughtful, and made me smile. Just... wow! I can't wait for the sequel.
With a captivating lead-in akin to a Cussler novel, Clements punctuates school days with mystery, intrigue and adventure. Set in historic St. Augustine, Florida, "Gasparilla's Treasure" has wit and charm to please any reader.
I picked this ebook up for free during Scott's Amazon promotion. About halfway through I felt like I was watching National Treasure, except being played out with tweens. The historical references, the treasure hunting, the clues... if you enjoyed that movie, you likely won't be disappointed by this book.
I found the writing style to be on the understated side, which I prefer. Mr. Clements is not repetitious, nor does he rely on cramming in more words trying to set a scene or describe an action. T...more
I found the writing style to be on the understated side, which I prefer. Mr. Clements is not repetitious, nor does he rely on cramming in more words trying to set a scene or describe an action. T...more
I am 40 years old and I loved reading this book. I enjoyed following the kids on their adventure. I thought it was well written, the pacing was good it moved along and I was never wondering when do we move on. (That happens to me in some books.) The characters were likable and a nice group effort was made, everyone had something to contribute.
I learned a lot about St. Augustine, Florida and now hope to visit someday.
I used to read the Trixie Belden Mysteries as a child and this reminded me of th...more
I learned a lot about St. Augustine, Florida and now hope to visit someday.
I used to read the Trixie Belden Mysteries as a child and this reminded me of th...more
Thursday, May 17, 2012Gasparilla's Treasure by Scott Clements
5 STARS
This story grabs your attention fast and holds it. It's a treasure hunt trying to find the pirate Gasparilla's treasure.
Trip always visits his grandfather in the rest home. Someday he is recongized
and others not. He even talks and plays game with some of the others in the carecenter. Trip is 13.
One day Trip's grandfather told him to find the trunk in the attic. his family
needed the money.
Trip tells his mother and she gets ups...more
5 STARS
This story grabs your attention fast and holds it. It's a treasure hunt trying to find the pirate Gasparilla's treasure.
Trip always visits his grandfather in the rest home. Someday he is recongized
and others not. He even talks and plays game with some of the others in the carecenter. Trip is 13.
One day Trip's grandfather told him to find the trunk in the attic. his family
needed the money.
Trip tells his mother and she gets ups...more
I won this book from librarything's member giveaways in exchange for an honest review.
Gasparilla's Treasure by Scott Clements is an adventure for middle school readers that stars Trip, a middle schooler himself, that discovers an ancient chest in his attic and goes on a hunt for lost treasure-- a hunt that has haunted three generations of his family. He has the help of Josh, his pudgy sidekick, and the lovely Sarah, who is the girl of his dreams. Their hunt is interrupted with the school bully,...more
Gasparilla's Treasure by Scott Clements is an adventure for middle school readers that stars Trip, a middle schooler himself, that discovers an ancient chest in his attic and goes on a hunt for lost treasure-- a hunt that has haunted three generations of his family. He has the help of Josh, his pudgy sidekick, and the lovely Sarah, who is the girl of his dreams. Their hunt is interrupted with the school bully,...more
Gasparilla's Treasure is a worthy adventure read for middle-graders. I'll try to offer some useful comments without letting out any spoilers.
The three central characters are your typical kids. The main character, Trip, provides the link to the background story that leads to the adventure. Josh is his goofy friend, and Sarah is a newbie to their school.
As the story develops, so too does the friendship between the three characters. There is a common enemy, Eli the bully, and the three need to work...more
The three central characters are your typical kids. The main character, Trip, provides the link to the background story that leads to the adventure. Josh is his goofy friend, and Sarah is a newbie to their school.
As the story develops, so too does the friendship between the three characters. There is a common enemy, Eli the bully, and the three need to work...more
Jun 05, 2012
Emily
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Tweens/Teens/Young Adults/Adults
Recommended to Emily by:
First Reads/Giveaway
First Reads
I won a copy of GASPARILLA'S TREASURE in a giveaway.
Fantastic! I read this in one sitting. I enjoyed every single page, and every single character. Well, maybe I didn't like Eli and the goons so much, but who likes bullies?
I loved how fun this treasure hunt was, and how clean the content was. Clements has done an amazing job with his debut novel, and it's packed full of action and a little teen romance.
I believe my favorite character is Josh. Although, he's quite the lazy, video game...more
I won a copy of GASPARILLA'S TREASURE in a giveaway.
Fantastic! I read this in one sitting. I enjoyed every single page, and every single character. Well, maybe I didn't like Eli and the goons so much, but who likes bullies?
I loved how fun this treasure hunt was, and how clean the content was. Clements has done an amazing job with his debut novel, and it's packed full of action and a little teen romance.
I believe my favorite character is Josh. Although, he's quite the lazy, video game...more
Trip is a decent, reasonably hardworking young man, loves his great grandfather 'Pappy' who is ill in a care home, and has just discovered a whole new world of emotions when he set eyes on a new girl in school. Trouble is, the school bully has seen her too. Fuelled by a few coherent words Pappy said, he searches the loft for a trunk, inside which there are papers and clues to be studied and unravelled. Trip and his friend Josh are joined by a new friend, bright, attractive, and new to the school...more
Aug 26, 2012
Serena Schreiber
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
middle grade
Recommended to Serena by:
Scott Clements
Shelves:
middle-grade
Gasparilla's Treasure is like the movie National Treasure, set in Florida for middle-graders. Three kids try to solve a puzzle dating back centuries and find a treasure hidden somewhere in St. Augustine, the United States' oldest city. The legendary pirate Gasparilla has left clues to its whereabouts.
We meet the "bad guy," school bully early on, but the main plot develops slowly. So, encourage young readers to keep going to a sensational climax worthy of the big screen.
The likable main characte...more
We meet the "bad guy," school bully early on, but the main plot develops slowly. So, encourage young readers to keep going to a sensational climax worthy of the big screen.
The likable main characte...more
We did get this for free from the Goodreads first reads program! I say we because I listened to this with my son he's never really heard an audio book before but this is the kind of book that holds his interest. Yes, he's a little young for the demographic of 'middle grade' but he's reading that book group anyway. He really enjoyed it, he wanted to find out what's happening next and the book wasn't too long so it held his interest. The narrator did a fantastic job in his reading and his voices f...more
Loved the book, read it straight through a road trip. Three hours and I could not put it down! Who cares that it was a "kids" book, I loved it! I loved hating Eli, who didn't know an Eli in Jr. High? Josh was very like-able as as best friend and sweet Sarah, the brains, I wanted to be her. I cannot wait for the sequel, this was like a "National Treasure" for kids. I hope it's becomes a movie one day! Awesome job Scott, do not stop! We want to know what Trip will discover next!
Jul 10, 2012
Scott Clements
rated it
5 of 5 stars
· (Review from the author)
·
review of another edition
Glenn Hascall did an amazing job with the narration of this book. A joy to listen to :-)
Check out the preview on audible.com
http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?...
Check out the preview on audible.com
http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?...
It was an easy read and it was an adventure trying to figure out all the pieces to the puzzle.
I'm a sucker for anything related to National Treasure or Indy. :p
Great book for kids :)
This will be a great read for you and your children. Well Done Scott!!
This was a nice quick read as the story flows well and is entertaining. I almost gave the book a 3 because of the "villain" Eli, is this middle school or the "Sopranos" as Eli was a bit over the top. But I really enjoyed the book and hope there is another adventure.
Jun 12, 2013
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