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Treasure Hunters #2
Danger Down the Nile
The sequel to James Patterson's bestselling series launch Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising and highly-illustrated adventure for the First Family of Action! Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt after their father was lost at sea, but their kidnapped mother is still in the hands of nasty pirates. Their search for a rescue plan takes them down the Nile river in Africa, where they'll have to navigate everything from Egyptian pyramids in the desert to wet-and-wild jungles--not to mention life-threatening encounters with wilderness diseases, angry hippos and some seriously bad guys--in order to find the treasure and save the day.
480 pages, Hardcover
First published September 11, 2014
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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August 13, 2020
Ja manas bērnības Enidas Blaitones piedzīvojumus meklējošos bērnus sakrusto ar Grega dienasgrāmatu, rodas kas šāds. Mērķauditorija sajūsmā un ieteica kā baigi labo, bet es vairs neeju pamatskolā un mana humora izjūta diemžēl atšķiras no autora...
September 4, 2016
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„Aşa... să vedem de ce am nevoie. Multe tricouri. Pălărie. Apă. Ochelari de soare. Cremă de protecţie. Apă. Hărţi. Un compas. Costumul de scafandru. Apă. Poate şi a doua pereche de ochelari de soare. O plasă de ţânţari. Medicamente. Am uitat apa? În Cairo o să fie foarte cald. Nici nu mai spun de Deşertul Nubian. Dar oare acolo merg? Sau eu am trecut deja la următoarea aventură?”
„Aşa... să vedem de ce am nevoie. Multe tricouri. Pălărie. Apă. Ochelari de soare. Cremă de protecţie. Apă. Hărţi. Un compas. Costumul de scafandru. Apă. Poate şi a doua pereche de ochelari de soare. O plasă de ţânţari. Medicamente. Am uitat apa? În Cairo o să fie foarte cald. Nici nu mai spun de Deşertul Nubian. Dar oare acolo merg? Sau eu am trecut deja la următoarea aventură?”
September 26, 2015
This is illustrated. I read a review where the reviewer called a novel/graphic novel halfbreed. I completely agree. There are a lot of illustrations, and they have dialog bubbles.
This story is "told" to us by Bick Kidd and also conveyed through illustrations "drawn" by his twin sister Beck. They are on a quest to find their lost parents. Their journey is full of hiccups and bumps.
Kids love this book (I did too, 32). The illustrations are amazing. The story is constantly twisting and very imaginative, but also has little educational facts thrown in. I like sneaky authors who trick kids into learning!
I definitely recommend this to children who like adventure, pirate, James Patterson books, etc. This would make a great addition to any personal school, private, or public library. I purchased a copy for both of my children for Xmas. I do natural regret the purchase at all.
This story is "told" to us by Bick Kidd and also conveyed through illustrations "drawn" by his twin sister Beck. They are on a quest to find their lost parents. Their journey is full of hiccups and bumps.
Kids love this book (I did too, 32). The illustrations are amazing. The story is constantly twisting and very imaginative, but also has little educational facts thrown in. I like sneaky authors who trick kids into learning!
I definitely recommend this to children who like adventure, pirate, James Patterson books, etc. This would make a great addition to any personal school, private, or public library. I purchased a copy for both of my children for Xmas. I do natural regret the purchase at all.
January 6, 2020
I'm really enjoying these. There are so many twists and turns, that you never know what's going to happen next. If your kids like action, adventure, intrigue and mystery they would love these!
May 8, 2015
The Kidd siblings are ready to follow their Dad's next big treasure hunt that will help them free their Mom...but "Uncle" Timothy rocks the boat and sends them to boarding school. All is not hopeless though because Dad evidently prepared the Kidds for just such a situation and they find the treasure-hunting trail anything but cold. Soon they are on their way to Africa in search of King Solomon's Mines. Or are they? If the African jungle doesn't manage to do them in, the pirates and conniving treasure hunters on their trail might, or horror of horrors, Uncle Timothy could send them back to boarding school! Can the Kidd kids manage to find the right item to satisfy Mom's captors in time?
I picked this one up thinking I'd just start it last night and before I knew it, I was done. Once again, the high action, touches of humor, and fun puzzles keep the story moving at a good pace (the large font and loads of pictures help too). Don't expect too much to get resolved in this book, after all, the Kidds have more adventures in store before their story can be over, but it's a fun ride. I enjoyed it (well, I had one issue with continuity about the custody court case in this book after Uncle Timothy sports guardianship papers in the last book, but that was my only qualm). I like how the authors have farmed out clues to each of the Kidds from their parents so that they can only figure things out completely as a team. I'm sure the adventure and spy enthusiasts will eat up this series. I was honestly a little skeptical about this series because, let's face it, James Patterson puts out more books than seems humanly possible; and generally when production seems a little too abundant quality seems to suffer. But earlier this year I read House of Robots by the duo and really enjoyed it, and of course Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is pure genius, so I decided to give this series a shot. Yes, it does seem to have some basic patterns laid out for each book so far, but for the most part it's relatively hard to predict how the story will go in the details so it doesn't feel like it was just written to make money. There was obviously some thought and creativity put into each book. They're no literary masterpieces, but they don't feel like a computer formula spit them out either. I don't feel like they are a waste of money or reading time. I can definitely see these hooking reluctant readers, which make them books we need in the library, and they'd make great read alouds too. So if you too are wary of the seemingly over-abundant Patterson stamp, put aside your doubts and go ahead and let a middle grader you love give it a shot (or you yourself).
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. Once again, there are violent situations but they are very much kiddy cartoonish in that everyone seems to end up ok with just some bandaids even though AK47s are involved. One person may have died in a crash, but they're a spy and they very well may have gotten away.
I picked this one up thinking I'd just start it last night and before I knew it, I was done. Once again, the high action, touches of humor, and fun puzzles keep the story moving at a good pace (the large font and loads of pictures help too). Don't expect too much to get resolved in this book, after all, the Kidds have more adventures in store before their story can be over, but it's a fun ride. I enjoyed it (well, I had one issue with continuity about the custody court case in this book after Uncle Timothy sports guardianship papers in the last book, but that was my only qualm). I like how the authors have farmed out clues to each of the Kidds from their parents so that they can only figure things out completely as a team. I'm sure the adventure and spy enthusiasts will eat up this series. I was honestly a little skeptical about this series because, let's face it, James Patterson puts out more books than seems humanly possible; and generally when production seems a little too abundant quality seems to suffer. But earlier this year I read House of Robots by the duo and really enjoyed it, and of course Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library is pure genius, so I decided to give this series a shot. Yes, it does seem to have some basic patterns laid out for each book so far, but for the most part it's relatively hard to predict how the story will go in the details so it doesn't feel like it was just written to make money. There was obviously some thought and creativity put into each book. They're no literary masterpieces, but they don't feel like a computer formula spit them out either. I don't feel like they are a waste of money or reading time. I can definitely see these hooking reluctant readers, which make them books we need in the library, and they'd make great read alouds too. So if you too are wary of the seemingly over-abundant Patterson stamp, put aside your doubts and go ahead and let a middle grader you love give it a shot (or you yourself).
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. Once again, there are violent situations but they are very much kiddy cartoonish in that everyone seems to end up ok with just some bandaids even though AK47s are involved. One person may have died in a crash, but they're a spy and they very well may have gotten away.
November 4, 2021
4 stars
Just like the first, I enjoyed this too. A great light and entertaining read.
Just like the first, I enjoyed this too. A great light and entertaining read.
October 26, 2023
Love these books!
October 3, 2018
Danger Down the Nile is a fiction book written by James Patterson. Danger Down the Nile is 480 pages. The book is based around the four Kidd children Beck, Rebecca, Tommy, and Bethany. The story took place in Africa. The main characters are Uncle Timothy, Rebecca, Tommy, Beck, Bethany, and Nathan Collier. The plot of the story is based around the kids trying to find the hidden treasure and to find their parents. The Kidd’s mom was taken away and the only way to get her back is to find the ancient Ming dynasty vase which was is worth millions.
I would recommend this book who likes a great story and very descriptive. I would only suggest reading this book after you read the first book of the series. My favorite character is Tommy because he is the leader and oldest of the children and leads them to where they need to go. My favorite part of the book was when the kids tricked the enemies in the jungle to thinking the vase was hidden in a mine because it showed the children’s wit. My least favorite part of the book was the ending because it left it on a cliffhanger while they were planning their trip to find their dad. If I could change any part of the story I would change the ending from a cliffhanger into a whole other part of the book. These were just some of the reasons to read this book.
I would recommend this book who likes a great story and very descriptive. I would only suggest reading this book after you read the first book of the series. My favorite character is Tommy because he is the leader and oldest of the children and leads them to where they need to go. My favorite part of the book was when the kids tricked the enemies in the jungle to thinking the vase was hidden in a mine because it showed the children’s wit. My least favorite part of the book was the ending because it left it on a cliffhanger while they were planning their trip to find their dad. If I could change any part of the story I would change the ending from a cliffhanger into a whole other part of the book. These were just some of the reasons to read this book.
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May 22, 2015 Treasure Hunters is about 4 siblings that look for treasure. Their parents were kidnapped or captured and they are trying their best to find them. They need to find them and rescue them. Someone got into their truck and stole some important things.
They got some money so they could go to Egypt. Some people stole some of it. They have found their mom’s aunt, but then she ran away. There are bad guys after them so they need to go quick.
Bick and Beck are the main characters in the book. They are twins and when they fight they call it a Twin Tirade. Bick’s real name is Bickford. Beck’s real name is Rebecca.
Bick and Beck have one brother and one sister. Their names are Tommy and Storm. They never fight with each other. They are the older siblings.
They lived on the sea for a long time. Then somehow their ship was sold to somebody. Everything on it was sold, too. They got money and went to live in Egypt.
Their parents were kidnapped. They have tried forever to find them. They have gotten a few videos from their mom. They haven’t seen them for a long time.
The resolution is that they find their mom. They didn’t rescue her though. They couldn’t find their dad. They may never see their parents ever again.
The book was very adventurous. They were always running and fighting. They risked their lives to find their parents. They never found their dad, but they found their mom.
I would recommend this to lots of people. People who like adventure and taking risks. Some people don’t like books like this, but some people do. I like books like this and I love to read.
They got some money so they could go to Egypt. Some people stole some of it. They have found their mom’s aunt, but then she ran away. There are bad guys after them so they need to go quick.
Bick and Beck are the main characters in the book. They are twins and when they fight they call it a Twin Tirade. Bick’s real name is Bickford. Beck’s real name is Rebecca.
Bick and Beck have one brother and one sister. Their names are Tommy and Storm. They never fight with each other. They are the older siblings.
They lived on the sea for a long time. Then somehow their ship was sold to somebody. Everything on it was sold, too. They got money and went to live in Egypt.
Their parents were kidnapped. They have tried forever to find them. They have gotten a few videos from their mom. They haven’t seen them for a long time.
The resolution is that they find their mom. They didn’t rescue her though. They couldn’t find their dad. They may never see their parents ever again.
The book was very adventurous. They were always running and fighting. They risked their lives to find their parents. They never found their dad, but they found their mom.
I would recommend this to lots of people. People who like adventure and taking risks. Some people don’t like books like this, but some people do. I like books like this and I love to read.
March 10, 2016
Treasure Hunters is about 4 siblings that look for treasure. Their parents were kidnapped or captured and they are trying their best to find them. They need to find them and rescue them. Someone got into their truck and stole some important things.
They got some money so they could go to Egypt. Some people stole some of it. They have found their mom’s aunt, but then she ran away. There are bad guys after them so they need to go quick.
Bick and Beck are the main characters in the book. They are twins and when they fight they call it a Twin Tirade. Bick’s real name is Bickford. Beck’s real name is Rebecca.
Bick and Beck have one brother and one sister. Their names are Tommy and Storm. They never fight with each other. They are the older siblings.
They lived on the sea for a long time. Then somehow their ship was sold to somebody. Everything on it was sold, too. They got money and went to live in Egypt.
Their parents were kidnapped. They have tried forever to find them. They have gotten a few videos from their mom. They haven’t seen them for a long time.
The resolution is that they find their mom. They didn’t rescue her though. They couldn’t find their dad. They may never see their parents ever again.
The book was very adventurous. They were always running and fighting. They risked their lives to find their parents. They never found their dad, but they found their mom.
I would recommend this to lots of people. People who like adventure and taking risks. Some people don’t like books like this, but some people do. I like books like this and I love to read.
They got some money so they could go to Egypt. Some people stole some of it. They have found their mom’s aunt, but then she ran away. There are bad guys after them so they need to go quick.
Bick and Beck are the main characters in the book. They are twins and when they fight they call it a Twin Tirade. Bick’s real name is Bickford. Beck’s real name is Rebecca.
Bick and Beck have one brother and one sister. Their names are Tommy and Storm. They never fight with each other. They are the older siblings.
They lived on the sea for a long time. Then somehow their ship was sold to somebody. Everything on it was sold, too. They got money and went to live in Egypt.
Their parents were kidnapped. They have tried forever to find them. They have gotten a few videos from their mom. They haven’t seen them for a long time.
The resolution is that they find their mom. They didn’t rescue her though. They couldn’t find their dad. They may never see their parents ever again.
The book was very adventurous. They were always running and fighting. They risked their lives to find their parents. They never found their dad, but they found their mom.
I would recommend this to lots of people. People who like adventure and taking risks. Some people don’t like books like this, but some people do. I like books like this and I love to read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2017
This is the second book in the Treasure Hunters series by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.
I listened to the audiobook and it was entertaining, if a bit annoying at times. I appreciated Bryan Kennedy's ability to change his voice for the numerous characters, but I did not really like some of the stereotypical dialogue. Overall, the plot was very, very dramatic and the mystery was engaging.
I never looked at the PDF files with the audio CD set, but I did get a copy of this book from the 2016 National Book Festival (at the Scholastic booth). Seeing the cartoonish and funny illustrations certainly adds some charm to the book and I'm sure it will appeal to older elementary school-age and middle school-age children. I'm sure we'll read the next book in the series, but it won't be a top priority.
interesting quotes (page numbers taken from hardcover edition with ISBN13 9780316370868):
"I guess sometimes you just have to trust your big brother and sister. Not too often. Just every now and then." (p. 210)
"'Righty-oh, then,' he said. 'After young Master Bickford shuffles off this mortal coil, we press on, what-what?'" (p. 281)
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I listened to the audiobook and it was entertaining, if a bit annoying at times. I appreciated Bryan Kennedy's ability to change his voice for the numerous characters, but I did not really like some of the stereotypical dialogue. Overall, the plot was very, very dramatic and the mystery was engaging.
I never looked at the PDF files with the audio CD set, but I did get a copy of this book from the 2016 National Book Festival (at the Scholastic booth). Seeing the cartoonish and funny illustrations certainly adds some charm to the book and I'm sure it will appeal to older elementary school-age and middle school-age children. I'm sure we'll read the next book in the series, but it won't be a top priority.
interesting quotes (page numbers taken from hardcover edition with ISBN13 9780316370868):
"I guess sometimes you just have to trust your big brother and sister. Not too often. Just every now and then." (p. 210)
"'Righty-oh, then,' he said. 'After young Master Bickford shuffles off this mortal coil, we press on, what-what?'" (p. 281)
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November 23, 2015
I love this book I even more then the last one more twin trades and action mystery bad guys ( like guy Branet ) and more of tommy have ping crushes and losing the memory of their names no such. But why is storm all suddenly are acting like bick and becks mom and dad especially tommy acting like dad ( who knew he was so good at acting.). Storm is definitely acting weird there new van is so cool sadly though the lost was sold at a boat sale. When they say they hate school you think there kidding around we'll they give it a try after 1 1/2 of a day the all ready snuck out. Uncle T is so acting weird and I am talking like sending a guy to killer there any weird and he did do that. The author is James Patterson pages 451 br2
March 4, 2016
The first book in James Patterson's Treasure Hunters series was entertaining. Not the best thing ever written, but a quick, light hearted read. Something about this sequel was just tedious. Even though it was middle grade and not that long it took me two days to finish mostly because I just didn't have a whole lot of interest in it.
The Kidds kids adventures are becoming more and more outlandish and there's just so much deus ex machina it's embarrassing.
Still, the characters are likeable if not a bit flat and one dimensional and the illustrations are good. It's tolerable, but only a bit above 2 stars. More like 2.5 stars if I could give a half star.
The Kidds kids adventures are becoming more and more outlandish and there's just so much deus ex machina it's embarrassing.
Still, the characters are likeable if not a bit flat and one dimensional and the illustrations are good. It's tolerable, but only a bit above 2 stars. More like 2.5 stars if I could give a half star.
October 13, 2014
This was just a fun read. I saw this book in Walmart last weekend and as per usual bought it on my kindle. I had not read the first book in this series but didn't really need to as this book pretty much told you what was going on any way. I really enjoy James Patterson's novels for younger kids better than his books for adults probably because he turns out his adult novels really fast any more and they have lost a lot since he has been doing that. But I really enjoyed this and if your looking for a flat out fun read that dosen't take a lot of thought you would enjoy this book.
February 18, 2015
Like the first in the series, this book would be great for parents and kids to read together. No bad language, no gratuitous violence, just a lot of action and some sibling rivalry. All good clean fun..... well except a few incidents of smart mouthing to adults and breaking out of prep school.
I also think that the book could be a jumping point for some home school studies.
I would recommend it for kids 2nd grade and up for family story time.
I also think that the book could be a jumping point for some home school studies.
I would recommend it for kids 2nd grade and up for family story time.
February 28, 2017
Treasure Hunters: Danger down the Nile was a great book by James Patterson. Some of my favorite things about the book are the amount of action and adventure in the book. I also really liked how the main characters in the book: the Kidd family children, solve all of their problems by working together to find solutions. The Kidd children work as hard as they possibly can to find and rescue their parents. I recommend this book to anybody that likes mystery, action, or adventure books.
September 2, 2017
This book truly is an amazing read it's a not putter' down book; it's funny, really a mysterious type, and it's really educative.It's about the Kidd siblings who go on an adventure to recover a special artifact to free their mother who has been captured but not all people want to necessarily agree with that; the Kidd's have to be careful because with spies,mysterious clues their father left them and...a boarding school.
March 23, 2015
As an adult I didn't like this book. It was too ridiculous. I was also constantly confused between Bick and Beck, the twins telling the story. It was hard to keep straight who was who. None of the characters were even that likable. It was actually pretty stupid.
I'm sure some youngins' would probably love this book and think it a riot, but I wouldn't be recommending it to anyone.
I'm sure some youngins' would probably love this book and think it a riot, but I wouldn't be recommending it to anyone.
January 6, 2016
Another great book by James Patterson. I really enjoyed reading it. The book is about four siblings on a quest to find King Solomon's Mines.But they are also trying to find their missing parents. The story line was really interesting. The illustrations were perfect. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in adventure books, and people who read the first book.
February 15, 2017
The second book to the treasure hunter series, is about the kidds losing their fortune and go to real school!!!!!!But luckily no school can cage these kids, they get money that they can salvage and try finding there parents. The only problem is the troubles they face on their way. Including things you don't think would hurt you, or can they? Read the book to find out more.
January 6, 2015
I've read the first book and it is like the first. They are trying to find their lost parents by going on a quest. It is still plenty full of action and it has just a great storyline. Lots of adventure and challenges for the Kidd family to face.
May 1, 2019
I think a theme is if you fail, try try again. I think this because they keep failing when they try to save their mom and find their dad. But at the end of the book, they know where their dad is and are going to free their mom.
February 13, 2015
So Good! This book is a must read! I love it so much!
November 17, 2016
I loved this book. It has amazing adventure action and mysteriou. It is about this family who is looking for there mom and dad.
October 2, 2017
it was amazing.
May 24, 2019
Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile by James Patterson was a very fun book to read! It was the second book in a series of books by James Patterson, the first is Treasure Hunters. The characters Bick, Beck, Storm, and Tailspin Tommy are on an adventure in the Cairo dessert and the steaming hot rainforests to find one of their most precious treasures, their mom and dad. They aren’t the only ones looking for their mom and dad though, Guy Merk also want their precious treasure. Throughout the story they find out they need to locate a specific Chinese Urn. Reading about their adventures is a thrilling ride! I would recommend this book to anyone ages 5th grade- to about 8th or 9th.
It was super fun to read this book because they always were looking for something new and they always has a new problem. I love finding the answers to things so when the book ended with a cliff hanger I about went crazy! Despite the ending it was a very well written story and it had very intricate illustrations that were very helpful in relating to the characters. My favorite character, because she was very funny and super opinionated, was Beck! She made me laugh throughout the story and made it an even better book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
It was super fun to read this book because they always were looking for something new and they always has a new problem. I love finding the answers to things so when the book ended with a cliff hanger I about went crazy! Despite the ending it was a very well written story and it had very intricate illustrations that were very helpful in relating to the characters. My favorite character, because she was very funny and super opinionated, was Beck! She made me laugh throughout the story and made it an even better book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
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November 4, 2017The book Treasure Hunters: Danger Down The Nile by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein is a great book. This story continues from the first part of Treasure Hunters and is about how the four kids go on an adventure to the legendary mines of King Solomon. They go through many obstacles just like how they did in the first book. They are still looking for their parents and terrorists are after them, so they have a lot on their chest.
September 1, 2025
This was a fun read with my six year old! His eight year old brother couldn't wait for us to finish it so he could continue the series. The chapters in this one are very short, it's a quick read.
September 14, 2014
These books really frustrate me, but I'll keep reading just because I want to know what happened to the parents.
October 14, 2014
As awesome as the first!!!! :)
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