About This Book
In Clyde Robert Bulla's 'Ghost Town Treasure,' young Ty is distressed by the news that his family must leave their store and move to the city, effectively turning their beloved, almost-deserted town into a true ghost town. A glimmer of hope arrives when friends visit, bringing an old diary filled with cryptic clues to hidden gold. Ty, with the help of his friends, embarks on a determined quest to find the treasure, hoping it will be enough to save his family's store and keep their town alive. This early chapter book is a heartwarming adventure about resilience, family, friendship, and the power of hope in the face of change.
A boy living in an almost deserted town is distressed to hear that his family will have to give up their store and move into the city, but when friends visit, bringing an old diary, he hopes to find gold that will keep the town from being a ghost town.
Concepts
peril_danger
separation_from_parent
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Ty feel about his family having to move? Have you ever felt worried about a big change?
2
What makes Ty so determined to find the treasure? What would you do to save something important to you?
3
How do Ty's friends help him on his adventure? Why is teamwork important?
4
What clues did Ty and his friends follow? If you found a treasure map, where would you look first?
5
What does this story teach us about not giving up, even when things look difficult?
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