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Description
Just when Nev thought things couldn't get any worse, he winds up in the clutches of the notorious Big Ma Manky and her bandit crew. How on earth will he find his money now? This is part two in the four-part adventure, The Quest for 100 Gold Coins.
Quick Summary
If your kid likes funny adventure stories with a bit of danger and excitement, this book hits the mark. Nev is a character kids can root for he's got himself into a really sticky situation with Big Ma Manky and her bandit crew, and watching him try to outsmart them is genuinely entertaining. It's part two of a four-book series called The Quest for 100 Gold Coins, so there's a nice sense of ongoing adventure if your young reader gets hooked. The AR level of 4.1 makes it perfect for kids in the early elementary grades who are ready for chapter books with real storylines but still appreciate humor and accessible writing. Parents might note that while there are some tense moments with the bandits, it stays lighthearted and silly overall nothing too scary, but enough excitement to keep kids turning pages. If your child enjoys books like "The Bad Guys" by Aaron Blabey or other humorous adventure series, they'll likely love this one too.