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Treasure Hunters #8
The Ultimate Quest
Dodge missiles, map undersea caves, outrun secret agents, and uncover the ultimate treasure? That’s a day in the life of the Kidds!
The Kidd family is on an exciting new use the augmented reality gear their parents created to uncover long-lost treasure. But then their ship, The Lost , explodes in a ball of fire! Now Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm are stranded on a raft in the Mediterranean Sea, and their parents have been kidnapped by maniacal treasure hunters. It’s up to the Kidd siblings to follow clues around the globe to uncover an ancient treasure and save their parents . . . before they lose everything!
The Kidd family is on an exciting new use the augmented reality gear their parents created to uncover long-lost treasure. But then their ship, The Lost , explodes in a ball of fire! Now Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm are stranded on a raft in the Mediterranean Sea, and their parents have been kidnapped by maniacal treasure hunters. It’s up to the Kidd siblings to follow clues around the globe to uncover an ancient treasure and save their parents . . . before they lose everything!
336 pages, Hardcover
First published May 23, 2022
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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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December 26, 2022
Chris Grabenstein has been James Patterson’s primary go-to author for middle-grade fiction and you don’t have to read too far into Ultimate Quest, the 8th Treasure Hunters book, to see why. Patterson and Grabenstein craft a goofy, imaginative narrative full of jokes, plot twists, and fun facts. The result is a little bit ridiculous—but just think of this as The Fast and Furious franchise for kids.
The Kidd siblings have grown up with famous treasure hunters as parents and by book number eight they’ve got a lot of adventures under their belt. Characters are written to have one dominant trait that defines them, sometimes for comedic value and sometimes to insert some education or exposition into the story. Like, you just know that Tommy (oldest brother) is going to fall immediately in love with some girl (who is likely a spy or a villain). You know that Storm is going to have all the answers. And Beck and Bick, well, they’re going to be wise-cracking twin younger siblings who tie the family together. (Bick narrates the story; Beck provides the illustrations.)
In this particular tale, the Kidds are looking for an ancient Knights Templar treasure—but the aren’t the only ones! Hijinks, double-crosses, and some pretty outlandish action sequences ensue. By book eight, Patterson and Grabenstein (joined by Juliana Neufeld for illustrations) have the series down to a science. The problem that can ensue when a book series is always successful with a certain pattern is that the pattern grows stale and the stories fail to live up to the structure. Grabenstein doesn’t let this happen, penning a narrative that’s just as energetic and upbeat as book one (if not better).
Ultimate Quest is geared toward middle-grade readers and fits that age-frame well. There’s Bick and Beck, who most closely identify with the intended audience, and Storm and Tommy, who are either representative of older siblings or older versions of the audience. However the readers see themselves in the book, there’s a character that fits them. It’s a light-hearted romp where you know that nobody is going to get hurt, that the kids will learn a moral lesson, that the parents will be some sort of trouble, and the kids will save the day. It’s a clever, successful setup and so long as Patterson and Grabenstein keep their passion for the series, it’ll be a perennial favorite.
The Kidd siblings have grown up with famous treasure hunters as parents and by book number eight they’ve got a lot of adventures under their belt. Characters are written to have one dominant trait that defines them, sometimes for comedic value and sometimes to insert some education or exposition into the story. Like, you just know that Tommy (oldest brother) is going to fall immediately in love with some girl (who is likely a spy or a villain). You know that Storm is going to have all the answers. And Beck and Bick, well, they’re going to be wise-cracking twin younger siblings who tie the family together. (Bick narrates the story; Beck provides the illustrations.)
In this particular tale, the Kidds are looking for an ancient Knights Templar treasure—but the aren’t the only ones! Hijinks, double-crosses, and some pretty outlandish action sequences ensue. By book eight, Patterson and Grabenstein (joined by Juliana Neufeld for illustrations) have the series down to a science. The problem that can ensue when a book series is always successful with a certain pattern is that the pattern grows stale and the stories fail to live up to the structure. Grabenstein doesn’t let this happen, penning a narrative that’s just as energetic and upbeat as book one (if not better).
Ultimate Quest is geared toward middle-grade readers and fits that age-frame well. There’s Bick and Beck, who most closely identify with the intended audience, and Storm and Tommy, who are either representative of older siblings or older versions of the audience. However the readers see themselves in the book, there’s a character that fits them. It’s a light-hearted romp where you know that nobody is going to get hurt, that the kids will learn a moral lesson, that the parents will be some sort of trouble, and the kids will save the day. It’s a clever, successful setup and so long as Patterson and Grabenstein keep their passion for the series, it’ll be a perennial favorite.
May 25, 2022
Another great book by James Patterson. This is my first book in the series and I was able to catch up with no problem. I will be going back to read the first seven books. This is the perfect book for a middle school student, especially one that may be a reluctant reader. There is a little bit fir everyone: mystery, adventure, and middle school humor.
Thanks to NetGalley for an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 4, 2022
This is a great young adult story by a great author. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story. I found it easy to place myself in the story. I enjoyed how the characters brought the story to life. They are creative and truly made the story for me. This is a story that any young adult would enjoy. It has great growth and easy to read. This is a fast paced, adventure story that takes you on a fun filled adventure. This is such a great story that I highly reommend.
May 6, 2022
** “Family can be annoying sometimes. Like when they squeeze the toothpaste from the middle of the tube. But they can also be the coolest thing in the whole wide world. The greatest treasure of them all.” **
James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein continue their fun and plucky series with “Treasure Hunters: The Ultimate Quest,” illustrated by Juliana Neufeld.
When the Kidd siblings once again find their parents kidnapped, they set off on a new adventure to not only find their parents, but to also find the hidden treasure of the Knights Templar.
As Tommy, Storm and twins Bick (who narrates the story) and Beck (who illustrates) travel through Egypt, Scotland, France and Israel, they once again must determine whom they can trust as they use their special skills and personalities to follow the clues their parents left for them.
The “Treasure Hunters” book are always a fun read that will appeal to all ages. Readers will fall in love with the incorrigible Kidd siblings, as well as quickly root against the villains. The book is filled with a lot of suspense, as well as laugh-out-loud moments.
Told in quick, short chapters filled with lots of fun artwork, “The Ultimate Quest,” which is due out May 23, reminds us of the importance of family and that it is the most important treasure of all.
Five stars out of five.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (jimmy patterson) provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein continue their fun and plucky series with “Treasure Hunters: The Ultimate Quest,” illustrated by Juliana Neufeld.
When the Kidd siblings once again find their parents kidnapped, they set off on a new adventure to not only find their parents, but to also find the hidden treasure of the Knights Templar.
As Tommy, Storm and twins Bick (who narrates the story) and Beck (who illustrates) travel through Egypt, Scotland, France and Israel, they once again must determine whom they can trust as they use their special skills and personalities to follow the clues their parents left for them.
The “Treasure Hunters” book are always a fun read that will appeal to all ages. Readers will fall in love with the incorrigible Kidd siblings, as well as quickly root against the villains. The book is filled with a lot of suspense, as well as laugh-out-loud moments.
Told in quick, short chapters filled with lots of fun artwork, “The Ultimate Quest,” which is due out May 23, reminds us of the importance of family and that it is the most important treasure of all.
Five stars out of five.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (jimmy patterson) provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
May 19, 2022
I love books that all ages can enjoy, whether kid or adult, and this one is no exception! The pictures, maps, humor, plot--it's all good. I suppose I should have expected nothing less, given James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein are the authors; but to be fair, and true confession, I've not read anything by Patterson before--just Grabenstein (who is reason enough to pick this book up).
While the book does reference events presumably featured in previous installments, I still really enjoyed it--and those references make me want to read the others!
I also love that the authors bring in emotion. So many books out there don't give kids enough credit to handle things, or forget that they go through tough stuff too. Acknowledging that--whether loss, or fear, or something else--was refreshing. Obviously, age-appropriateness is important, and that can vary from kid to kid. But this was spot on.
And the amount of education here! Kids will have a great time learning (really, lol) as part of the read.
"Sometimes you just have to decide what's really important and go for it!"--one of many takeaways I loved.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
While the book does reference events presumably featured in previous installments, I still really enjoyed it--and those references make me want to read the others!
I also love that the authors bring in emotion. So many books out there don't give kids enough credit to handle things, or forget that they go through tough stuff too. Acknowledging that--whether loss, or fear, or something else--was refreshing. Obviously, age-appropriateness is important, and that can vary from kid to kid. But this was spot on.
And the amount of education here! Kids will have a great time learning (really, lol) as part of the read.
"Sometimes you just have to decide what's really important and go for it!"--one of many takeaways I loved.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
July 11, 2022
I have read this entire series, and I just want to say I love it. The characters are captivating and the setting is interesting and unlike any I've seen before. The characters are extremely relatable, even if you don't have any siblings. Each book is similar but unique at the same time. I have recommended this to a bunch of my friends and even the ones who don't generally like to read loved the story.
June 26, 2022
This will be a fun read for middle grade readers. The Kidd family searches for treasure. This time with their parents kidnapped, the kids look for the lost treasure of the Templar Knights.
There are crosses and double crosses. The adventure goes from Egypt to Scotland to France to Israel.
It ends with reuniting the Kidd family.
For smart spies, the parents sure get taken hostage a lot.
There are crosses and double crosses. The adventure goes from Egypt to Scotland to France to Israel.
It ends with reuniting the Kidd family.
For smart spies, the parents sure get taken hostage a lot.
May 11, 2025
📙📙📙📙📙📙📙📙Comoara pierdută a templierilor-volumul 8
#OcolulPământuluiIn80Carti #Israel
#rafturi2025 #maraton_anual
#rafturi_in_biblioteca #secțiuneaTitluri2 #raft4
Părinții lor detin RA-realitate augumentată, o pereche de ochelari virtuali ce îi duce în timp pe cei care-i poartă, nu vă gândiți că-i teleportează, ci doar le oferă șansa de a vedea cu ajutorul acelor ochelari cum arată zona asupra cărora și-au fixat privirea.
Se aflau lângă coasta Egiptului și copiii făceau scufundari când Ratacita/Ratacitorul (enenrvat lucru sa găsești in volume diferite, diferite nume date vasului a căror casa le-a devenit familiei Kidd) a luat foc, iar părinții lor au fost răpiți.
📍 Copiii vizitau orașul dispărut Thonis-Heracleion.
https://www.descopera.ro/istorie/1977...
Fiecare copil a luat cate 1 lucru de pe vas, bineînțeles că acel lucru urmand să le fie de ajutor: urna grecească, laptopul, colierul mamei.
Sunt recuperați de o "mătușă " si un unchi. Incep să se foloseasca de indiciile lăsate de părinți ajungând din Egipt, în Scoția, Franța, Israel- pentru a descoperi comoara pierdută, dar și pentru a-si recupera părinții tinuti ostatici.
Medalionul mamei contine o anaglifă ce-i trimite pe copii in Scoția, la Capela Rosslyn
📍Capela Rosslyn este legată de la aurul cavalerilor templieri, la Chivotul Legamantului si Sfântul Graal. Se consideră că sunt cioplite coduri secrete pe peretii acesteia.
📍Cavalerii templieri s-au constituit in 1120 cu sediul in Muntele Templului din Ierusami "sărmanii soldați ai lui Hristos si ai Templului lui Solomon.
Cruciadele s-au terminat in secolul al XIII-lea. Templierii au abandonat Ierusalimul, au plecat spre Franța, dar când a urcat pe tron Filip al II-lea, si-au trimis comorile spre Scoția.
Cuburile cioplite în relief la Capela Doamnei alcătuiesc un cod secret, cod ce reda notele muzicale ale unei melodii, cele 13 acorduri ale Motetului Rosslyn.
📍Din Scoția în Franța.
Chateau de Gisors a fost o fortăreață cheie a ducilor de Normandia din secolul al XI-lea. Unul dintre cavalerii intemnitati aici a fost Jacques de Molay, ultimul Mare Maestru al templierilor. Indiciile din Chateau de Gisors ii conduc spre Istrael.
📍Israel
Orasul Acra a fost ultimul bastion al cavalerilor templieri. Cruciadele au luat sfârșit in anul 1291 când castelul a picat pe mâna mamelucilor.
Locuri unde diferite surse au pretins că acei cavaleri si-au îngropat comoara:
-Insula Oak, Noua Scotie
-Capella Rosslyn din Scotia
-Templul Bruer din Lincolnshire
-Insula Bornholm din Danemarca
-Trinity Church din New York
-Chateau de Gisors
Acra se găsește într-un port natural din Golful Haifa, pe coasta Marii Mediterane levantine.
Old Faitfhul, gheizerul din Parcul Național Yellowstone, erupe la perioade foarte regulate aducând mii si mii de litri de apa fierbinte de 200° C la o înălțime de 60 m
#OcolulPământuluiIn80Carti #Israel
#rafturi2025 #maraton_anual
#rafturi_in_biblioteca #secțiuneaTitluri2 #raft4
Părinții lor detin RA-realitate augumentată, o pereche de ochelari virtuali ce îi duce în timp pe cei care-i poartă, nu vă gândiți că-i teleportează, ci doar le oferă șansa de a vedea cu ajutorul acelor ochelari cum arată zona asupra cărora și-au fixat privirea.
Se aflau lângă coasta Egiptului și copiii făceau scufundari când Ratacita/Ratacitorul (enenrvat lucru sa găsești in volume diferite, diferite nume date vasului a căror casa le-a devenit familiei Kidd) a luat foc, iar părinții lor au fost răpiți.
📍 Copiii vizitau orașul dispărut Thonis-Heracleion.
https://www.descopera.ro/istorie/1977...
Fiecare copil a luat cate 1 lucru de pe vas, bineînțeles că acel lucru urmand să le fie de ajutor: urna grecească, laptopul, colierul mamei.
Sunt recuperați de o "mătușă " si un unchi. Incep să se foloseasca de indiciile lăsate de părinți ajungând din Egipt, în Scoția, Franța, Israel- pentru a descoperi comoara pierdută, dar și pentru a-si recupera părinții tinuti ostatici.
Medalionul mamei contine o anaglifă ce-i trimite pe copii in Scoția, la Capela Rosslyn
📍Capela Rosslyn este legată de la aurul cavalerilor templieri, la Chivotul Legamantului si Sfântul Graal. Se consideră că sunt cioplite coduri secrete pe peretii acesteia.
📍Cavalerii templieri s-au constituit in 1120 cu sediul in Muntele Templului din Ierusami "sărmanii soldați ai lui Hristos si ai Templului lui Solomon.
Cruciadele s-au terminat in secolul al XIII-lea. Templierii au abandonat Ierusalimul, au plecat spre Franța, dar când a urcat pe tron Filip al II-lea, si-au trimis comorile spre Scoția.
Cuburile cioplite în relief la Capela Doamnei alcătuiesc un cod secret, cod ce reda notele muzicale ale unei melodii, cele 13 acorduri ale Motetului Rosslyn.
📍Din Scoția în Franța.
Chateau de Gisors a fost o fortăreață cheie a ducilor de Normandia din secolul al XI-lea. Unul dintre cavalerii intemnitati aici a fost Jacques de Molay, ultimul Mare Maestru al templierilor. Indiciile din Chateau de Gisors ii conduc spre Istrael.
📍Israel
Orasul Acra a fost ultimul bastion al cavalerilor templieri. Cruciadele au luat sfârșit in anul 1291 când castelul a picat pe mâna mamelucilor.
Locuri unde diferite surse au pretins că acei cavaleri si-au îngropat comoara:
-Insula Oak, Noua Scotie
-Capella Rosslyn din Scotia
-Templul Bruer din Lincolnshire
-Insula Bornholm din Danemarca
-Trinity Church din New York
-Chateau de Gisors
Acra se găsește într-un port natural din Golful Haifa, pe coasta Marii Mediterane levantine.
Old Faitfhul, gheizerul din Parcul Național Yellowstone, erupe la perioade foarte regulate aducând mii si mii de litri de apa fierbinte de 200° C la o înălțime de 60 m
September 30, 2022
I have hung in there for 8 books, but I think this is where I call it. I've grown weary of a family of treasure hunters that no longer keeps the treasure (and acts like that's always been their m.o., even though it wasn't that way in the early books of the series). Of the oldest son who treats every woman close to his age like an object. Of the sister who remembers everything she ever heard, smelled, or saw going back to when she was 4 years old. Of the twins that fight over stupid things at ridiculous times. Of every single person that the characters meet ultimately betraying them. It's just...not fun anymore (it wasn't fun by the third book, really).
In this book in particular, we also have Storm (the super-smart sibling with the "photographic" memory) flirting like Tommy does, and it made me roll my eyes. I also did not care for the "he/she/they" reference to God in a book meant for kids. I really don't feel comfortable recommending this book or its predecessors to any age group, and I will not be continuing this series, which does appear to have another book being released at some point in the future. However, there are far more positive reviews for this book than negative, so I'm in the minority (I'm used to it). Please do check out other reviews for the book if you're interested.
Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing me a copy of this book to review.
In this book in particular, we also have Storm (the super-smart sibling with the "photographic" memory) flirting like Tommy does, and it made me roll my eyes. I also did not care for the "he/she/they" reference to God in a book meant for kids. I really don't feel comfortable recommending this book or its predecessors to any age group, and I will not be continuing this series, which does appear to have another book being released at some point in the future. However, there are far more positive reviews for this book than negative, so I'm in the minority (I'm used to it). Please do check out other reviews for the book if you're interested.
Thank you to Netgalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing me a copy of this book to review.
October 8, 2024
A fast-paced, fun read. International travel, determined thieves and a fortune to be found.
The Kidd kids, Tommy, Beck Storm and Bick, find their family boat has been burned and their parents have vanished. Having managed to rescue items they cherish from the boat, the four young people set off to find their parents but are hounded by bad guys. Realising their only chance of being rescued and finding their parents is to collude with the baddies, they surrender and begin the worldwide hunt for their parents.
It is tricky for the siblings to follow the clues their parents planted at each archaeological site without letting the thieves know what they mean. They must fool the thieves into taking them to the next places they think kidnappers are hiding their parents.
While keeping the fast pace, details are provided about real archaeological sites across the globe. An interesting and fun read.
Recommended for readers 10 years and older.
The Kidd kids, Tommy, Beck Storm and Bick, find their family boat has been burned and their parents have vanished. Having managed to rescue items they cherish from the boat, the four young people set off to find their parents but are hounded by bad guys. Realising their only chance of being rescued and finding their parents is to collude with the baddies, they surrender and begin the worldwide hunt for their parents.
It is tricky for the siblings to follow the clues their parents planted at each archaeological site without letting the thieves know what they mean. They must fool the thieves into taking them to the next places they think kidnappers are hiding their parents.
While keeping the fast pace, details are provided about real archaeological sites across the globe. An interesting and fun read.
Recommended for readers 10 years and older.
December 14, 2023
Fine... I guess. It does put shame to Addison Cooke, with the whole templar cult stuff, other than, it's a fine book. I wish the characters would change, they always seem to have the same personality. Tommy's love at first sight stuff is getting a little old. Storm is fine pretty much. Bick seems ok, but I don't like how Beck is too mean to Bick, when Bick isn't really mean to her, unless of course Twin Tirades.
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August 10, 2025
Although it took me forever to squeeze finishing this book into my schedule, I liked it just as much as I've enjoyed previous volumes in the series. I am currently so overbooked (ha) that I'm leaving my really short reads and graphic novels until a night or two before their due to finish them up. Really, this is a fun and funny graphic novel series with a lot of learning opportunities.
December 30, 2022
The Kidd's are one adventerous family and this adventure didn't disappoint. On land and sea any treasure hunting is dangerous as many others might be after it too. Bravery and wanting to save their parents got the Kidd kids through it. Keep exploring.
September 6, 2025
This book was okay, but the backstabbing girlfriend theme is annoying, and Storm's name dilemma is very stupid. What, did she get traumatized by the name Stephanie when she was young? Can't wait to end this.
September 22, 2023
This was another good book in the series.
September 30, 2023
Love these light kids books!
January 30, 2024
This was one of the better Treasure Hunters books.
July 25, 2025
I think this one has been my favourite thus far! Love the new thrills and adventures it brought
August 25, 2022
Another wacky Kidd family adventure. While this one wasn't my favorite in the series it is more of the same lighthearted silliness that one can expect from this series. I recommend the Audible series for the narrators depiction of Tommy as it is pretty fun to listen to the girl crazy, not too bright bigger brother come to life. My daughter really enjoys listening to this series in the car.
March 25, 2025
Great story!
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