Everybody loves a pirate tale. Especially one set in the eighteenth century. The narrator, Jim Hawkins, son of a guest house owner comes across a map of Captain Flint’s treasure. Together with Squire Trelawney they set off for Treasure Island and meet up with Long John Silver, Ben Gunn and a motley crew of pirates. Arghhh!
You undoubtedly have heard the story of Captain Kidd and his fabulous treasure. But did you know that a goodly portion of that treasure was at one time buried near Charleston, South Carolina? Make yourself comfortable while I tell you the story of the Gold Bug and Captain Kidd's buried treasure.
Second installment in the adventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the 3rd, in which Hiccup and his dragon Toothless are back, trying to learn sword-fighting at sea in the middle of a storm whipped up by Thor on a bad day. Saved from death at the edge of Snotlout's sword by the indomitable Toothless (who bites his enemy's bum when he can be bothered) and from drowning by a mysterious coffin, the Hairy Hooligan tribe are soon hotly pursuing a fabulous treasure hidden by one of Hiccup's ancestors on an island guarded by terrifying...
Tales of the Alhambra- ESO 2 (Burlington Activity Readers)
Level: Medium
Travel back in time to the Alhambra, a place of magic and mystery. Peregil, a water carrier, discovers an ancient spell to recover hidden treasure, but he isn't the only one looking for it. Don Vincent, a poor student, finds a magic ring that leads him to the treasure of theAlhambra. Ibrahim, an Arabian astrologer, helps King Aben Habuz conquer his enemies, but the king must pay the price. WashingtonIrving will captivate you with this collection of popular tales
