The Sultan's Tigers

As in the middle grade series debut Island of Thieves, scrappy twelve-year-old Tom Trelawney and his swashbuckling Uncle Harvey are a dynamite combination—in the dangerous, explosive sort of way. This time around, they impulsively fly from Ireland to India in hot pursuit of a small bejeweled tiger that yet another Trelawney, a British soldier, allegedly plundered in 1799. They’re pretty sure they can get a couple million dollars for it too, if they can make it past a gun-happy Aussie and a pit of man-eating tigers.

Globe-Trotting Adventure: From a quiet Irish village to the bustling streets of India, this quest for ancient treasure will take Tom and Uncle Harvey halfway across the world. A Roguish Uncle: Swashbuckling, charming, and usually in debt, Uncle Harvey is the best and worst partner for a dangerous mission. Family Secrets: Following clues from a 200-year-old letter, Tom must uncover the truth about his ancestor to find a priceless bejeweled tiger. Action-Packed Fun: With a ruthless villain on their tail and man-eating tigers ahead, this fast-paced story is perfect for young adventurers.