The Lost Loot of Lima
By (Author) Melissa Wray
Illustrated by Sandy Flett
Wombat Books
Wombat Books
7th May 2025
Australia
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pirates
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Paperback
128
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
For ten-year-old Benjamin being a treasure hunter is great. Learning he is a pirate, thats even better. Ben discovers a treasure map left by his grandfather and embarks on one last treasure hunt with the help of his Nan. But does someone else know about the location of the treasure Ben must face danger and use his wits, or risk losing the loot forever. But more importantly, Ben must deal with his grief and say goodbye to his treasured grandfather.
Ben stays with Nan for the first time since Pa died. The family are still grieving, particularly Ben who adored his grandfather. Ben finds a note with a treasure map. It promises an adventure like many others he went on with Pa. But before the treasure hunt Benjamin discovers he is a descendant of the fierce pirate, Benito Bonito. The map promises to uncover the hiding place of Benitos treasure. Ben and Nan embark on an exciting adventure using the map, but what they uncover is much more than they ever expected.
The authors note at the end gives a more detailed account of the legend of the Lost Loot of Lima and history into the real-life attempts made to uncover the buried treasure at Queenscliff.
Melissa is passionate about education and believes the ability to read and write gives power to change. Her novels include, Summer Change, The Ruby Locket and Destiny Road. Melissas has won honourable mentions and featured in several anthologies. She believes everyone should Dream Big Read Often.