Secrets Hidden Below, the Adamson Adventures 1 - (The Adamson Adventures) by Sandra Diane Bennett (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Shortlisted Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year 2019, Secrets Hidden Below is ideal for students learning Indonesian language, culture and history. Also the perfect companion for families to read aloud during a Balinese holiday.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Secrets Hidden Below, the Adamson Adventures 1 is the first in a series of thrilling <strong>action adventure chapter books for children aged 7 - 12 years.</strong> Set among humid rice fields, makeshift stalls selling sarongs and batiks, mysterious caves, exotic temples and dangerous volcanoes that form the <strong>exotic island of Bali, </strong> three siblings follow clues in search of <strong>hidden pirate treasure</strong>. Using their Australian school based knowledge of <strong>Indonesian language</strong> the trio embark on a thrilling and dangerous expedition around Bali. All the while a mysterious stranger lurks in the shadows. Along the journey the siblings discover much of the islands <strong>history and culture</strong> while resolving the clues and much <strong>sibling rivalry </strong>that is imminent among families with differing ideas and opinions. Using their <strong>problem solving skills</strong>, the kids follow the trail from Kuta Beach to Tanah Lot Temple, Ubud and finally Mt Batur volcano.</p><p>The Adamson family are set for a surfing holiday in Bali they'll never forget. Dad wants to surf all day and Mum wants to shop. Eldest sibling, Zac, is eager to explore a sunken WW2 shipwreck. Youngest sibling, Luke, is keen to cause mischief wherever he goes. Clare, the long suffering middle child, just wants to stay out of trouble. While building sandcastles on Kuta Beach, the siblings unearth a surprising find that dramatically changes their holiday. Curiosity leads them on a dangerous path to an adventure where difficulties lurk around every corner. Secrets Hidden Below takes the reader on an intriguing treasure hunt around an exotic tropical island that includes plenty of rotten-egg gas, a guardian snake and a volcano spirit you definitely don not want to anger. </p><p>Secrets Hidden Below was shortlisted in the Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2019.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>From a teaching point of view, Secrets Hidden Below: The Adamson Adventures would be an excellent vehicle to discuss the key features of one of our neighbouring countries. This book contains plenty of information on Indonesian culture, locations, climate, customs and more. Along with a detailed map of Bali, there is a glossary of common Indonesian to English vocabulary terms. Included are common greetings, days of the week and numbers. I would recommend this book to LOTE Indonesian teachers here in Australia, who may find this book a useful tool in educating students about Indonesia. - Mrs B's Book Reviews</em></p><p><br></p><p>Following the map and the clues, Zac, Luke and Clare head off on an adventure - Mum and Dad are there, but are clueless as to what the children are really up to - and begin to seek out the legend, and treasure and the volcano spirit they must appease before they can find what they seek, and also contend with someone else who wants to the treasure as well - but for what purpose? And what will the children find? It is this mysterious treasure hunt, filled with colourful characters, who also want the treasure, that make this book the exciting story it is, and that will engage younger readers as they read. - The Book Muse</em></p><p><br></p><p>Not only will children be entertained by the storyline, but they will learn about Bali legends along with some common phrases and words. Want to call your sibling a 'coconut head' without getting in trouble? Just call them a kapala-kalapa, a phrase that is sure to amuse young readers and bring a smile to their faces. - K. Lamb</em></p><p><br></p><p>From the hawkers selling their wares on a hot beach to makeshift shops full of sarongs and batiks, this book takes young readers to an exotic location in Bali. The author, Sandra Bennett, obviously has an intimate knowledge of the area and does a marvelous job introducing young readers to this strange, colorful, and alluring place. The main characters are swept into a dangerous and exciting adventure encountering a mysterious map hidden in a bottle, a clue on a piece of driftwood, a temple with a guardian snake, a secret tunnel, a skeleton holding a pirate's sword, and even a volcano. Their quest for answers is sure to enthrall, fascinate, and hook readers from the very beginning. - J. Gorges</em></p><br>
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