At the end of the book is an author's note that discusses what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to Charles Darwin and the Amazon. Charlie's compassion for others, both human and not, is a nice contrast to her fearless approach to solving mysteries. There's a lot of physical danger and many threats here - people are shot at, burned, held hostage, and more - but nothing too detailed. While it's inconceivable that a preteen would be living by herself on a remote island, Charlie's mental and physical capabilities help readers move past that disbelief and dive straight into her adventures. Parents need to know that Charlie Thorne and the Lost City, by Stuart Gibbs, takes readers on a nonstop adventure that wonderfully combines a dark mystery, tons of history, a deep appreciation of the Amazon region, and a fearless 12-year-old genius. When an ancient hidden treasure is at stake, people will do anything to find it first.Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Sex, Romance & Nudity in your kid's entertainment guide. After saving the world, Charlie is ready to take it easy in the Galapagos Islands. Charlie may be a genius, but is she smart enough to know who she can trust? When an ancient hidden treasure is at stake, people will do anything to find it first.

In a daring adventure that takes her across South America, Charlie must crack Darwin's 200-year-old clues to track down his mysterious discovery-and stay ahead of the formidable lineup of enemies who are hot on her tail. Afterward, it vanished, never to be seen again.īut Darwin left a trail of clues behind for those brave and clever enough to search for it. When he returned, he carried a treasure that inspired both awe and terror in his crew. In 1835, Charles Darwin diverted his ship's journey so he could spend ten months in South America on a secret solo expedition. Milana was sitting on the bed in her room, under the mosquito net, painting her fingernails.

That is, until she's approached by the mysterious Esmeralda Castle, who has a code she knows only Charlie can decipher. Dante had brought another beer back to the room from the bar, while Charlie had brought a bottle of purified water. Charlie Thorne isn't even thirteen.Īfter saving the world, Charlie is ready to take it easy in the Galapagos Islands. In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation-which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called 'a real page-burner'-Charlie searches for Charles Darwin's hidden treasure in South America.Ĭharlie Thorne is a genius.

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