Sucked In! Treasure Island - by Aloura M Charles (Paperback)

About the Book

The first book in a middle grade adventure series that explores literature classics in a new way as modern kids get sucked through bookworm holes into classic novels and must right the story in order to return home.

Book Synopsis

When nine-year-old Jasper discovers a hidden bookshop run by the mysterious Story Sisters, he falls through a bookworm hole and gets Sucked In! to the story of Treasure Island. His older sister Maya and stepbrother Danny must travel into the book to rescue Jasper. Together the three kids must face pirates, mermaids and shape-shifting tricksters! Will they be able to get the story back on track and return safely home?

Sucked In! Adventure Book Series explores classic old novels in a new and exciting way, inspiring kids to fall in love with the stories loved by their parents and grandparents. Perfect for independent readers ages eight to twelve, each book introduces the world, characters and themes of a different well-known classic, making the Sucked In! Adventures ideal teaching tools.

Review Quotes

"The detailed, sensory filled descriptions, along with the developed main characters in this magical- realism-filled story kept me wanting to turn the pages and visualizing the story. I would not hesitate to promote this book to my older elementary or middle school students, as well as to adults wanting a captivating read-aloud to use with their children or students." Tamara Rubin, Librarian

"This is a wonderful book that will enhance a child's love of reading by stimulating the reader to read classic works of literature. It will inspire wonderful activities for hands on librarians and give teachers a fantastic classroom tool they can use to teach reading comprehension, theme and writing." Marie Blair

"The clever intertwining of characters who end up in 'Treasure Island' adds layers of excitement, suspense, and humor that I know my students would love. It's a delightful adventure that sparks imagination and curiosity!" Dawn Ingram, teacher and librarian

"My daughter is ten and sometimes struggles with reading comprehension, but this book kept her engrossed and inspired her to read!" Missy Farr, mother

"Imagine jumping into your favorite book, meeting your favorite characters, and advancing the story, Danny, Jasper, and Maya have the luxury of doing so." Lindsay Aeick, librarian