The Lost Loot of Lima

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.