The Treasure Hunters

by Elisabeth Beresford

A story about Cuddy Noakes, who imaginatively convinces two children visiting his English seaside village to hunt for wrecked treasure ships, only to involve the entire town in the search

96 pages, Hardcover

First published November 25, 1980

About the author

Elisabeth "Liza" Beresford MBE was a British author of children's books, best known for creating The Wombles. Born into a family with many literary connections, she worked as a journalist but struggled for success until she created the Wombles in the 1960s. The strong theme of recycling was particularly notable, and the Wombles became very popular with children across the world. While Beresford produced many other literary works, the Wombles remained her most well known creation.

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

a not unengaging story about a boy, Cuddy, in a sleepy seaside English town, who adds interest to his life by convincing two visiting English kids to join him in search for treasure. The three of them pool their resources for a metal detector and start searching. Word of the 'treasure' spreads, the village is thronged with visitors, and antiquities are discovered that change Cuddy's perception of both his home and himself.