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A review by egbella
The Treasure Hunt by Kate Willis
4.0
This is absolutely adorable. Such a cute, quick read with light and wholesome feels. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Setting: The setting honestly took me back to my own childhood. The running around our large yard, playing outside, time with siblings, and making our own adventures especially. I could relate to the young children in those ways, while also relating to the "Boring" older kids as well, being the oldest daughter. So all that to say, the setting was super vivid, and I enjoyed the warm, calm summer aesthetic of the entire story.
Characters: For such a short story, I couldn't keep track of all of the children and their names as well as I wanted to, but I understood enough. The younger, adventuring children were cute and likeable and I enjoyed their antics. The parents made brief cameos as a loving mom and dad working their own lives, while also doing a great job of caring for their kids. And the older sisters were sweet to take some time from their pursuits to make an adventure for the youngers.
Plot: Speaking of, the plot was fast-paced, but light and wholesome. I did find myself confused at times by all of the different clues, and wondered how in the world the kids figured certain clues out - so fast, and even at all. But overall, it was a cute mystery, and something I would have loved to experience when I was that age.
Themes: Nothing too obvious (it was so light and quick), but family and sibling bonds were strong in this one. As was working together and supporting one another.
Content Warning: Nothing! This was completely clean. I'd read this to my younger siblings.
I'd recommend this to: Readers MG-aged and older that enjoy light mystery stories, quick reads, and fun summery vibes.
Setting: The setting honestly took me back to my own childhood. The running around our large yard, playing outside, time with siblings, and making our own adventures especially. I could relate to the young children in those ways, while also relating to the "Boring" older kids as well, being the oldest daughter. So all that to say, the setting was super vivid, and I enjoyed the warm, calm summer aesthetic of the entire story.
Characters: For such a short story, I couldn't keep track of all of the children and their names as well as I wanted to, but I understood enough. The younger, adventuring children were cute and likeable and I enjoyed their antics. The parents made brief cameos as a loving mom and dad working their own lives, while also doing a great job of caring for their kids. And the older sisters were sweet to take some time from their pursuits to make an adventure for the youngers.
Plot: Speaking of, the plot was fast-paced, but light and wholesome. I did find myself confused at times by all of the different clues, and wondered how in the world the kids figured certain clues out - so fast, and even at all. But overall, it was a cute mystery, and something I would have loved to experience when I was that age.
Themes: Nothing too obvious (it was so light and quick), but family and sibling bonds were strong in this one. As was working together and supporting one another.
Content Warning: Nothing! This was completely clean. I'd read this to my younger siblings.
I'd recommend this to: Readers MG-aged and older that enjoy light mystery stories, quick reads, and fun summery vibes.