YA mystery/adventure--kids looking for treasure
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I'm looking for a book I read as a kid (20+ years ago). It was a young adult mystery/adventure novel. The plot involved a kid or group of kids who follow a series of clues to find a treasure. I believe the treasure was a valuable ring, and it was (I think) hidden by an eccentric millionaire. For some reason I think the ring was in the shape of a dragon; in any event, it was very elaborate and rare. Other people were searching for the treasure as well, and the climax of the story involves the ring being lost in a river or lake, but then someone from the estate of the millionaire (a woman, I think, who was either the wife or some other relative) shows up and gives the kids a check for a large amount of money, because they did in the end find the ring.
Some of the clues that I remember involve:
*figuring out where to dig for the ring based upon the position of the moon at a certain time of year; the kids misinterpret this clue at first and dig in the wrong space, before figuring out the correct answer. I think they had to sneak out and dig at night time.
*connecting points on a map of the city to draw an arrow
*one of the clues involved Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony"
I don't know if it makes a difference, but I remember that I got this book out of a library in Canada.
Of course, even though I liked it as a kid, it might turn out to be a real dud today, but I'd really appreciate any help in hunting down this book. Much thanks!
Some of the clues that I remember involve:
*figuring out where to dig for the ring based upon the position of the moon at a certain time of year; the kids misinterpret this clue at first and dig in the wrong space, before figuring out the correct answer. I think they had to sneak out and dig at night time.
*connecting points on a map of the city to draw an arrow
*one of the clues involved Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony"
I don't know if it makes a difference, but I remember that I got this book out of a library in Canada.
Of course, even though I liked it as a kid, it might turn out to be a real dud today, but I'd really appreciate any help in hunting down this book. Much thanks!
2bookel
The treasure code
by Milton Dank, Gloria Dank - 1985 - 113 pages - Snippet view
When at last a lucky break brings them close to the treasure, it also pits them against ruthless seekers who'll do anything to find the dragon ring first. The Treasure Code is the fourth book in the Galaxy Gang Mystery series. ...
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by Milton Dank, Gloria Dank - 1985 - 113 pages - Snippet view
When at last a lucky break brings them close to the treasure, it also pits them against ruthless seekers who'll do anything to find the dragon ring first. The Treasure Code is the fourth book in the Galaxy Gang Mystery series. ...
Search results.
3bookel
Six junior-high-school friends embark on a search for the dragonring, a valuable treasure buried somewhere in the city of Philadelphia by a local author who has written a book containing clues to the treasure's hiding place.
Schubert's unfinished symphony.
moon position
That has to be the book!
Milton Dank, The treasure code
That was the quickest search ever! I wish all book searches were so easy to find!
Schubert's unfinished symphony.
moon position
That has to be the book!
Milton Dank, The treasure code
That was the quickest search ever! I wish all book searches were so easy to find!
