Cartwheel: A Sequel to Double Eagle

by Sneed B. Collard

Overview

A coin.
A friendship.
A fast car.
And a girl with a secret.
Author Sneed B. Collard III puts them together to create the heart-pounding sequel to Double Eagle.

Two summers after Mike and Kyle uncovered a pair of priceless $20 gold pieces in a Civil War fort in Alabama, Mike is astounded to find Kyle show up on his doorstep in a souped-up 1957 Bel Air. Mike hasn’t heard from his friend in two years, but when Kyle invites him to ride up to Birmingham to see Kyle’s sister Annie, Mike doesn’t hesitate. What Mike doesn’t realize is that Kyle isn’t going to see his sister. He is going to rescue her. For Kyle and Annie to escape somewhere safe, however, they’re going to need cash and lots of it. When Mike tells them of a mysterious silver dollar that could be worth a fortune, it launches the trio on a cross-country thrill ride and a new coin quest—a quest that just could save Kyle’s and Annie’s lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984446032
Publisher:	Bucking Horse Books
Publication date:	01/10/2013
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Sneed B. Collard III graduated with honors in marine biology from U.C. Berkeley, and has gone on to write more than 75 acclaimed books for young people. His books are known for their high interest and strong, authoritative voice, and have broken new ground both in their style and subject matter. In 2006, Sneed was honored with the Washington Post-Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award for his body of work. Sneed’s most recent science book, Fire Birds—Valuing Natural Wildfires and Burned Forests, was a Junior Library Guild selection and named an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teachers Association and Children’s Book Council.

Editorial Reviews

It has been two years since Mike and Kyle discovered treasure in the Double Eagle. When Kyle appears on Mike's doorstep with a fancy 1975 Bel Air at his side and asks him to visit his sister in Alabama, Mike cannot say no. When they reach Alabama, Mike discovers that it is more than a social call. Kyle is rescuing Annie from abusive relatives and they are now on the run. With little money or direction, Mike proposes a plan: he recently read about a legendary silver coin that could be worth millions. With few other options, the trio head off to Denver in search of another fantastical coin. Surprisingly upbeat and fresh, Collard spins a unique adventure about coin hunting and friendship. Kyle, Mike and Annie are likable, realistic characters. Collard demonstrates growth from the younger characters in Double Eagle while retaining their general personas. The setting is believable and appealing to all readers, especially those with an interesting in history. Reviewer: Natalie Gurr

Children's Literature - Natalie Gurr