The Lost Temple

by Zander Bingham

Easy to read chapter books that kids and adults will love!Enjoy a jungle trek that leads to a discovery of a lifetime! When Jack Jones and crew discover an ancient temple, they’re determined to unlock its mysteries and track down precious artifacts. But will they find a way out?When Jack, Emma, and Albert stumble across an ancient temple during a jungle trek, their curiosity leads them to explore the mysteries of their discovery and unlock hidden secrets. They soon encounter more than they bargained for and their quest to uncover long-lost treasures quickly becomes a battle for survival. Can the fearless friends find their way home before they are trapped, forever?If you like adventure-filled stories, exploring ancient temples, and close encounters with slithery surprises, then come along for a fun-filled journey with Jack!

Ready for an adventure? Let’s go!

This series of children’s chapter books are the perfect dose of excitement, adventure and good, clean fun! Young readers will enjoy following Jack and crew on this fun-filled adventure, and the young-at-heart will love coming along for the ride!

Best suited for ages 5-10, this book is ideal for children new to chapter books as well as reluctant readers and those who are at an intermediate level of exploring chapter books independently.Reviews for Jack The Lost Temple

“★★★★★ Fun story! It appeals to the adventurer in everyone and demonstrates kids working together. Highly recommended for elementary school kids.” – Janie, Amazon Reviewer

“★★★★★ Following the escapades of Jack, his sister, and their best friend mesmerized my eight year old daughter…she recommends it for everyone.” – P.A, Amazon Reviewer

“★★★★★ Positive role models, awesome characters that are well-developed. This book would make a great gift as well.” – Amazon Customer

“★★★★★ Thumbs up for Jack Jones and the Lost Temple! Our grandkids feel like they are right there with Jack and his friends… This book really stirs their imagination. Perfect length…and excitement with every page turn. I have my holiday gift now for nieces and nephews!” – Laura, Amazon Reviewer.

108 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 19, 2018

Reviews

[Amy (Lost in a Good Book) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was published on my blog Lost in a Good Book

Note: I received a copy of this book for review

Jack Jones and his friends are back for another exciting adventure. There is no real necessity to read these in any particular order, but there is slightly more detail and background given in The Pirate Treasure that may give some more indication of who these kids are. That’s not to say you aren’t given clues and context here either, but this story jumps straight into an adventure without much history.

I enjoyed this story. The Jack Jones books are classic adventure stories of finding lost temples and secret cities, hidden treasure and all the adventures reminiscent of the classic tales. Ideal for kids to go on the adventures alongside and something which brings out the adventurous spirit. The same sensibilities are evident for the kids and how and why they are allowed to explore. I felt the language was a bit more natural this time around regarding the manners and politeness. There is friendship and helping one another which is endearing, and Bingham demonstrates what kids are capable of achieving and the discovering on their own. He gives them an adventure of being independent and the freedom of taking chances, making mistakes, and getting messy.

The technology is there once again with Jack’s tablet, but that isn’t always there to help them, something which adds to the overall narrative. Despite the inclusion of technology, it also shows the kinds of adventures kids can have without technology. Even if we won’t all discover ancient temples, the act of exploring with friends is often an adventure in itself.

While Jack is the central character, I wanted a bit more from the other two like I’d seen in other stories. Albert and Emma have roles to play but in this story it felt like they were often there to push Jack along, Emma even more so than Albert. While there is not a lot of story to give time to extra information, seeing a bit more of these secondary characters would be great.

The stories all end with the kids succeeding and no one getting injured but there are still challenges on the way the kids must overcome. Seeing them be challenged and having to use logic and their minds are good examples for readers, especially for the younger kids.

[Michael Lent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfectly serviceable color-by-numbers e-z reader adventure for first graders. Family of archeologists named Jones, as in Dr. Jones, but focused on the son Jack with his sister Emma and brainy scaredy pants neighbor Albert who doesn't warrant a last name serving as side kicks. Harmless story moves quickly along. Only thing disconcerting is that whenever there is some daring-do to be done Jack always goes first and Albert, last, the logic being that Jack will take the risk and glory, then if a girl can do it, well, it must be safe even for a timid tag along. Meanwhile, Emma is mostly relegated to lines like "Nice work, Jack!" and "I've never seen anything like it before!" and of course, "I get your idea!"

"Jinkies..."