Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure

By Dave Arnold and Phil Lollar

Book Overview

Something sinister happened decades ago to disgrace the Whittaker name. Can young Whit discover the truth about his family history--and find the traitor's treasure--before they're gone forever?

This Odyssey book series explores the history of the much-loved character John Avery Whittaker. The series introduces newcomers to the larger world of Odyssey. For readers who are already Odyssey-philes, the novels provide the history of the franchise's most important character.

Whit and his family (father, Harold; stepmother, Fiona; half-sister, Charlie) have just moved to Provenance, NC, in the middle of the Great Depression. Harold will be teaching at nearby Duke University. Not-quite-10-year-old Johnny soon makes a friend in Emmy, who lives across the street and joins him in his adventures. At his new school, he encounters a bully who makes his life miserable, and he makes a new friend in Huck, the custodian. Both of them play key roles in the mysteries and action.

The central mystery in this book involves Confederate gold missing since the end of the Civil War and the question of whether Johnny's ancestor was the coward and thief who stole it, as everyone believes.

Book #1 in the Young Whit seriesBlends historical context with clean adventure to engage young readersOffers children a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of Whit's formative yearsBest for kids ages 10 and up

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589975847
• ISBN13: 9781589975842
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Focus on the Family Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7