Review of The Last Treasure by Janet Anderson
Fun treasure hunt!
After getting a letter from an estranged aunt he’s never met, 13-year-old Ellsworth Smith decides to go, despite his father’s misgivings, and see the homes built by his ancestor John Matthew Smith. Once there, he discovers that only seven of the homes were ever lived in, the other three had treasures that the ancestor had “hidden” to help future generations in time of hardships. Two of the treasures have already been found, and now, as the family has been torn apart by feuds and monetary misfortunes, it’s up to Ellsworth to find the last treasure.
What I liked: Ellsworth’s character is likable and relatable, and I love the setting. Anderson adds a lot of great details so the reader gets a good feeling as to where they are. I can easily picture the houses of the square. There’s also an element of mystery, which, of course, I love. It also has a feel-good ending, stressing the importance of family and working together.
What I didn’t like: The beginning of the book is VERY slow; so much so, that I almost put it down. But, I am so very glad I didn’t. Once it picked up, it was very interesting.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
After getting a letter from an estranged aunt he’s never met, 13-year-old Ellsworth Smith decides to go, despite his father’s misgivings, and see the homes built by his ancestor John Matthew Smith. Once there, he discovers that only seven of the homes were ever lived in, the other three had treasures that the ancestor had “hidden” to help future generations in time of hardships. Two of the treasures have already been found, and now, as the family has been torn apart by feuds and monetary misfortunes, it’s up to Ellsworth to find the last treasure.
What I liked: Ellsworth’s character is likable and relatable, and I love the setting. Anderson adds a lot of great details so the reader gets a good feeling as to where they are. I can easily picture the houses of the square. There’s also an element of mystery, which, of course, I love. It also has a feel-good ending, stressing the importance of family and working together.
What I didn’t like: The beginning of the book is VERY slow; so much so, that I almost put it down. But, I am so very glad I didn’t. Once it picked up, it was very interesting.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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