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"After three years Sam and Beth Simmons and their mom return to Oak Island, where their grandfather is searching for a 200-year-old treasure. Mr. Simmons and his daughter had a fight, and they haven't seen each other in three years. Suddenly one day Becky Simmons get's a phone call and the three immediately are packed and on a boat, travelling to Oak Island. What is even stranger is that Sam and Beth's grandfather is not at the pier waiting for them. Their mom tells them that her father doesn't know they are here. Confused, they walk all the way to his house.
When they get there, they are all shocked and disgusted at the state of the once beautiful house. Mr. Simmons spends all his time at the Money Pit that he doesn't take care of the house or himself. Becky thinks her father is losing his mind, searching for a 200-year-old treasure, left by Captain Kidd. She begins to attend secret appointments.
Buzz, a long time friend, show Sam and Beth the Money Pit. They are both intrigued. One night Sam performs one of his magic tricks for Beth and Buzz, and he discovers the key to finding the treasure. He points out that everyone is looking in the wrong place, a trick many magicians use, to keep the trick a secret."
JT, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Exploring into the wild
Yes
Plotlets:
- searching for treasure/artifacts
Kid or adult book?
- Ages 7-14
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- student
Age:
- a kid
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- none
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- police
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
The Americas (not US):
Yes
The Americas:
- Canada
Mountains/Cliffs
Yes
Mountains:
- climbing on trails
Island?
Yes
Island:
- on vacation
- Atlantic Ocean Island
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Amount of dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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