The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure

by Kjartan Poskitt, David Higham (Illustrator)

Young readers help Benjamin retrace his search in order to find the ring he lost while hunting for hidden treasure

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Kjartan Poskitt is an author and TV presenter who is best known for writing the Murderous Maths children's series of books. Poskitt was educated at Collingwood College, Durham. In addition to his popular science and maths books, which include books on Isaac Newton (Dead Famous: Isaac Newton and his Apple), puzzles, practical jokes and secred codes, Poskitt has written a book of magical tricks, a GCSE Maths support book and four Rosie and Jim annuals. In 2007, Poskit published the first in a new series of children's novels called Urgum the Axeman.

He also wrote the theme tune for the children's art program SMart, as well as the title theme and music for the first two series of Brum. He is also the creator of a logic puzzle, Kjarposko.

He has been a presenter for a number of (mostly BBC) educational children's TV shows.

Reviews

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute little logic puzzle in book format. WAY over the head of my Kindergartener, but maybe in a few years...