Zachary Goes Treasure Hunting
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          One person’s trash is another’s treasure.  With a little imagination and a lot of heart, young Zachary sets out on a journey through the world in
    search of treasures in Zachary Goes Treasure Hunting.
           Perfect for parents and early readers alike, the simple words and colorful pictures hold children’s attention and demonstrate to readers how to
    transform an everyday occasion into a grand adventure. Set in a big city and its surrounding countryside, Zachary’s adventures will take readers
    through forests, rivers, hills, oceans and suburbia searching for treasure in each unique location:
           To Zachary’s mother, a treasure is a bargain found at auctions, garage sales, flea markets or even on the side of the road in a trash pile.
    Zachary turns every experience into a fascinating adventure. In his imagination, he visits faraway places such as the World’s Fair in Switzerland
    (really a county fair with his grandparents), sails the Amazon River (actually a ride in a river taxi), rides a stagecoach across the badlands of the Old
    West (a ride in his parent’s SUV across the Hill Country), and even ventures into the Alaskan wilderness (a wagon ride pulled by his grandfather’s
    tractor).
           With the help of a lucky stone given to him by a mysterious young woman, Zachary embarks on his treasure hunting escapades throughout his
    entire summer vacation. Will Zachary’s lucky, shiny Russian stone help him and his family locate the treasures they seek? Join the hunt, read
    Zachary Goes Treasure Hunting, and discover the treasure yourself.

    This children’s book is intended for ages 4 to 8.  It involves frequent family activities and expands a child’s imagination. The description of the
    treasure hunting locations keep you guessing.
ISBN # 978-1434338471
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          One day a month was what Mommy called, “Rummaging
    Day.”  She had a map with a schedule of the city’s curbside
    trash pickup.  People left items that they no longer wanted
    between the curb and the sidewalk.  Others were welcomed
    to poke around in the loot.  

         Zachary took his map and magnifying glass.

         Zachary imagined he was in the Sahara Desert digging
    his way through piles of sand looking for buried artifacts.

         That day, they stumbled onto a real treasure. A pedal car
    painted with racing stripes.  It was in excellent condition and
    free for the taking.
      
         Mommy told Zachary, “Some people throw away the
    nicest things.  One person’s trash is another’s treasure.”




        Zachary and his parents spent a weekend walking through
    a huge flea market.

         Zachary imagined he was in an open air market in Europe
    examining fine jewelry and antiques.

         An attractive young woman called out to Zachary, “Come
    here my little one.  I have just the thing that you might want; a
    precious stone that is magical in the hands of a little boy.”

         She was holding a jewelry box with a scene from a
    Russian fairy tale painted on it.  When she opened it, there
    were a number of shiny, colorful stones lying on a bed of
    black velvet.   

         “Carry this jewel in your pocket.  It will bring you good luck.  
    I will also receive good luck for giving it to you,” she said as
    she disappeared back into the crowd.





        It was the weekend of the County Fair.  Zachary, Grandpa,
    and Grandma could hardly wait to attend.  

         Zachary imagined that they were at the grand opening of
    the World’s Fair in Switzerland.  The orchestra was playing
    as the clock chimed.

         Zachary’s cousin, Sam, was showing his prized goat.  It
    won a blue ribbon.  

         At a craft display, a man was selling wooden toys he
    made.  Zachary especially liked the green frog.  When its
    back was rubbed with a special stick, it made croaking
    sounds.

         Before they left, they ate homemade ice cream.




      




      




      
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