Samantha Gets Brave

About this book

A forbidden forest, an injured wolf, and a forgotten tale of lost gold. Let the treasure hunt begin!Samantha Taylor is afraid of everything. She is afraid to raise her hand in class, she's afraid to stand up to bullies, and most of all, she's afraid of the forest that extends from her backyard. When a brave decision leads Samantha into the forest, she dives into an adventurous treasure hunt. With dangers all around, Samantha and her new-found friends search for the Saez treasure while overcoming fears and following the clues no one has been able to solve for more than 150 years. When Samantha and Ian try to rescue an injured wolf pup, mysterious things start happening. Some items appear while others disappear. Where did that blanket come from? And Samantha is certain someone is following them. Who is leaving bright green gum on the ground? And why is that mysterious man so calm about being discovered? Join Samantha on her summer treasure hunt and let the adventure begin... WHY PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND MEDIA SPECIALISTS LOVE THIS BOOKThis realistic fiction book is chalk full of subtle lessons about bravery, conflict resolution, and overcoming challenges. It also includes select vocabulary words so your readers can begin to absorb definitions the fun way - through context clues and a gripping story.