The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma

Tom and Liz Austen #4

by Eric Wilson

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Genres: Mystery, Canada, Childrens, Mystery Thriller, Read For School, Middle Grade, Crime

102 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

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Eric Wilson is a Canadian children's author and now living in Victoria, British Columbia.

Reviews

[Ainsley Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am rereading these books of my childhood. I loved these books back then and still do now, even though they are an easy read. I vowed as a kid I would read them all. I didn’t then but will try to now. I love how the books take place in Canada. I would have gave it 5 stars back then and still do.

[Saif Al Dabbagh · Rating 2 out of 5]

لا بأس بها كلُغز سريع و خفيف ، و اجواء جميله.

[Ehbooklover · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have decided to reread some of the books that I read as a child. This title was one of my favourite mysteries, likely due to the fact that it was set in one of my favourite places (I loved Casa Loma and still do). Unfortunately, I did not enjoy reading this as an adult. I just couldn't get past how unbelievable it was. The reason I gave it a star? The childhood memories that came to the surface while reading it.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another one from my childhood. In my opinion, one of the better Tom and Liz Austin books except I find the ending, the last two chapters specifically, really rush to put everything together quickly and the writing becomes very simple in order to wrap everything up quickly.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy to solve mystery, one sitting book. It’s definitely below my reading level but great for middle school level. It also has a fun shoutout to Toronto.

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a children’s book so it has elements that are fantastical but it was fun. My son liked it.

[C. (Comment, never msg). · Rating 3 out of 5]

I looked forward to “The Lost Treasure Of Casa Loma” ever since my brother told me about the hero who built this exquisite place. He cared: about employing people and providing electric power for peanuts. Their government couldn’t stand missing money-making opportunities out of them. They usurped his power plant, bankrupted him, and he needed a home from his beloved people for the rest of his life! Surely this extraordinary man would be introduced. Then a tantalizing, ancient mystery might tie into Casa Loma’s true history. It is inconceivable that Major General Sir Henry Mill Pellatt is not mentioned!

Fictionally: jewels and the ambiance of secret rooms were overshadowed by modern, cookie-cutter thieves. A real Canadian palace was wasted, flourished solely in name. The sleuths do little more than sleep there. It is scarcely described! Numerous pages were relegated to a superficial, scarcely-related baseball game. Creating better ties to the titular mansion would generate layers of profundity. Niagara Falls, as pleasant as Eric’s depictions are because I know the town, was featured more than Toronto or again; the titular residence. I have observed him using landmarks before, like our own ‘Golden Boy’; without any veritable coverage. I wish he wouldn’t entice with local personalization and feel their names in hardcover suffice to represent us.

What Eric writes well is action; to the extent that these are arduous, life and death ordeals we pray that no one would experience in reality. I gave three stars because the bravery and creative stamina to escape multiple perils and a near-miss with Niagara Falls, obviously irresistible to the author; are all chaotic page-turner scenes for any reader. What I found especially enjoyable is that for a wonder, although this is one of Eric Wilson’s earliest novels in 1979; Tom was as mature as Liz.

[Jessica Pesic · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I was younger, I was obsessed with anything to do with Casa Loma. So on a family vacation to Cuba when I was about 8 or 9 years old, my dad bought me this book to read on the beach. I don't really remember much of the actual story, but I do remember enjoying it- then again, I was on a beach in Cuba. Pretty sure I could have read anything and enjoyed it. I will say that if I hadn't had such a fascination with Casa Loma at the time- I probably wouldn't have liked the book as much or really even bothered reading it.

[Shawn Bird · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Canadian junior mystery novel, along the lines of the Hardy Boys. Tom and Liz Austen solve a mystery while in Toronto and Niagra Falls. The hints are there, so kids are rewarded for their prediction skills! Fun read.

[Owen20 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was pretty good.

[Emma]

I thought that this book had alot of mystery and murder to this book but that is what I loved about this book. I can't wait to read another book in the series.

[Thetillybird · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in grade 4 and have very distinct memories of it.I cannot remember however if i liked it

[Nehemie]

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