The Lost Loot of Lima

Melissa Wray, Sandy Flett

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WOMBAT BOOKS
01 May 2025

For ten-year-old Benjamin being a treasure hunter is great. Learning he is a pirate, that’s even better. Ben discovers a treasure map left by his grandfather and embarks on one last treasure hunt with the help of his Nan. But does someone else know about the location of the treasure? Ben must face danger and use his wits, or risk losing the loot forever. But more importantly, Ben must deal with his grief and say goodbye to his treasured grandfather.

Ben stays with Nan for the first time since Pa died. The family are still grieving, particularly Ben who adored his grandfather. Ben finds a note with a treasure map. It promises an adventure like many others he went on with Pa. But before the treasure hunt Benjamin discovers he is a descendant of the fierce pirate, Benito Bonito. The map promises to uncover the hiding place of Benito’s treasure. Ben and Nan embark on an exciting adventure using the map, but what they uncover is much more than they ever expected.

The author’s note at the end gives a more detailed account of the legend of the Lost Loot of Lima and history into the real-life attempts made to uncover the buried treasure at Queenscliff.

By: Melissa Wray
Illustrated by: Sandy Flett
Imprint: WOMBAT BOOKS
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781761111600
ISBN 10: 1761111604
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Melissa is passionate about education and believes the ability to read and write gives power to change. Her novels include, Summer Change, The Ruby Locket and Destiny Road. Melissa’s has won honourable mentions and featured in several anthologies. She believes everyone should Dream Big … Read Often. Sandy Flett is the creator/presenter of the internationally successful YouTube channel, Kids Art School. She also illustrates the Edie's Experiments series (Penguin). When she's not drawing, Sandy spends time with her family, her dog, and works as an occupational therapist. She lives in Armidale, NSW