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Operation Golden Llama
Dumped at their eccentric Grandma's, Cagney, Olivia, Aidan, Lissy and Tess are convinced they're in for a boring summer. But when Grandma gets a series of mysterious phone calls and a highly unlikely pet sitter arrives, the cousins find themselves jetting off to Peru, where, much to their surprise, they find the adventures have only just begun.
282 pages, Paperback
First published November 13, 2013
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Sam Bond
10 books117 followersSam Bond is the award-winning, best-selling author of The Cousins In Action series for middle grade readers and The Puccini Connection.
Sam was raised in a small village in England before moving to the States twenty-five years ago. When not writing you can find Sam behind the lens of a camera, playing Chopin, or reading one of the many books suggested by the two book clubs she runs. Sam lives in Austin, Texas with her two daughters and a dog named Sausage. The Puccini Connection is the first book in the series The Milkwood Murders.
Sam was raised in a small village in England before moving to the States twenty-five years ago. When not writing you can find Sam behind the lens of a camera, playing Chopin, or reading one of the many books suggested by the two book clubs she runs. Sam lives in Austin, Texas with her two daughters and a dog named Sausage. The Puccini Connection is the first book in the series The Milkwood Murders.
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May 13, 2020
Great book! Recommend
July 27, 2023
Cousin in Action: Operation Golden Llama was a decent book. I would give this book 3.4 stars. I might read the second book.
July 2, 2015
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My daughter (12) and I read and reviewed this book for Mother Daughter Book Reviews. Please visit us for our full reviews.
DAUGHTER SAYS:
This book is about five cousins (Cagney, Olivia, Tess, Lizzy and Aidan) who go on vacation to Peru with their grandma who goes missing when they land. They then discover that there is a hidden treasure somewhere but someone is planning to steal it. So the cousins must foil the villain’s evil plans and find the treasure first.
I liked how it was Tess that saved all the cousins because it is basically saying that young kids are capable of being very brave. There were lots of parts that I really liked. It was a fun mystery and adventure. I don’t think it made sense how the grandma had a connection with everyone in Peru and that she would abandon her grandchildren in a strange country. Also why did the kids get grounded because, a) they saved the treasure; and b) the grandma brought them to Peru and abandoned them so why is the grandma not in trouble?
I learned that the capital of Peru is Lima and that its population is 8 million. Peru is in South America and people there speak Spanish. I also learned a lot about the history of Peru and the people of Inca. I learned that Machu Picchu is an ancient city on top of a mountain in Peru and that the Inca lived there. I learned that Choclo (a peruvian dish) is not actually made out of chocolate.
I thought that the book was pretty funny and cool and I really learned a lot about Peru. At some parts it was confusing, but overall, the story was awesometastic! I think kids 8-12 would like this book.
MOM SAYS:
Operation Golden Llama is the first book in the middle grade mystery series, Cousins in Action. This book features a well-developed and endearing cast of five cousins (4 girls and 1 boy) who are whisked away on a great adventure in Peru with their Grandma Callie. The plot twists and turns as the children get entangled in a scheme to steal hidden treasure, while the reader learns many historical and cultural facts about Peru along the way. This intriguing story packs a lot of punch in terms of its educational and entertainment value and I recommend it to children ages 8 to 12 who love a great adventure.
My daughter (12) and I read and reviewed this book for Mother Daughter Book Reviews. Please visit us for our full reviews.
DAUGHTER SAYS:
This book is about five cousins (Cagney, Olivia, Tess, Lizzy and Aidan) who go on vacation to Peru with their grandma who goes missing when they land. They then discover that there is a hidden treasure somewhere but someone is planning to steal it. So the cousins must foil the villain’s evil plans and find the treasure first.
I liked how it was Tess that saved all the cousins because it is basically saying that young kids are capable of being very brave. There were lots of parts that I really liked. It was a fun mystery and adventure. I don’t think it made sense how the grandma had a connection with everyone in Peru and that she would abandon her grandchildren in a strange country. Also why did the kids get grounded because, a) they saved the treasure; and b) the grandma brought them to Peru and abandoned them so why is the grandma not in trouble?
I learned that the capital of Peru is Lima and that its population is 8 million. Peru is in South America and people there speak Spanish. I also learned a lot about the history of Peru and the people of Inca. I learned that Machu Picchu is an ancient city on top of a mountain in Peru and that the Inca lived there. I learned that Choclo (a peruvian dish) is not actually made out of chocolate.
I thought that the book was pretty funny and cool and I really learned a lot about Peru. At some parts it was confusing, but overall, the story was awesometastic! I think kids 8-12 would like this book.
MOM SAYS:
Operation Golden Llama is the first book in the middle grade mystery series, Cousins in Action. This book features a well-developed and endearing cast of five cousins (4 girls and 1 boy) who are whisked away on a great adventure in Peru with their Grandma Callie. The plot twists and turns as the children get entangled in a scheme to steal hidden treasure, while the reader learns many historical and cultural facts about Peru along the way. This intriguing story packs a lot of punch in terms of its educational and entertainment value and I recommend it to children ages 8 to 12 who love a great adventure.
June 11, 2014
I read this with the girls. They loved the cousins and loved meeting the two Chinese girls at Chinese New Year! Sam came to our campus and shared her book with the students. She was a big hit. We can't wait for book number 2....
September 2, 2014
When a good friend writes a really good book, it's a five-star kind of day. Sam's lovely debut is middle grade at its most fun. Adventure, mystery, danger - I raced through it! Great job, Sam! I cant' wait to read the next one.
January 22, 2016
A delightful adventure with a diverse cast of characters. Pure fun!
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