The story follows Jerry, Nora and Rovin as they follow a mysterious journal and a series of clues in search of a legendary treasure—only to uncover something much more dangerous. The Adventure starts in Aspen Valley following lost Spanish gold from 1881 to Padre Island’s ‘Money Hill’ and ends in Everglades City looking for treasure lost during the Civil War.
Book 2: Padre Island: Summer 2027
Book 3: Everglades City: Winter 2027
Jerry Singh is officially the unluckiest kid in Houston.
Framed by bullies and suspended from school, he’s shipped off to Aspen Valley, Colorado, to live with his uncle. All Jerry wants is to hide in his Marty the Explorer comics, but the Rocky Mountains have other plans.
When Jerry, his sporty cousin Nora, and tech-whiz Rovin decode a 100-year-old journal, they set off to find a legendary stash of SPANISH GOLD. But the clues lead them to Porterhouse Slab, a mountain that is hiding a deadly modern secret. Stumbling upon an airfield built into a cave, the trio discovers a gold smuggling operation right under the town’s nose. Trapped in the pitch-black tunnels with armed men closing in, Jerry has to ask himself: What would Marty do? It’s time to put down the comics and become the hero—if he can survive the night.
A real-world, action-packed book to get kids more interested in reading
A kid-favorite gift for fans of action and adventure, where kids outsmart adults.
Enjoyed watching The Goonies, Stranger Things and Indiana Jones or reading The Treasure Hunter or Hardy Boys Series.
Sam Banerjee is a former marketing executive, media professional, and award-winning independent film director turned middle-grade author. Raised across three continents and shaped by boarding school escapades, Sam writes real-world, high-stakes adventure novels that trade magic for curiosity, courage, and ensemble friendship. A member of the SCBWI, Sam lives in Houston, Texas.
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