A quick, humorous read aloud with my 7 yo. Betsy Byars brings to life two friends who love making maps and writing clues for one another in The Seven Treasure Hunts.

Although the characters are a bit one-dimensional, the Second Grade Book Club that we are a part of involved candid conversations about secret codes, writing clues, and making treasure maps. Be prepared for your young child to fall in love with mysteries after reading this book.

A perfect first chapter book for reluctant reader who is older, or a new fluent reader. Some more difficult words, but predictable characters make this one do-able. Also a good first read aloud to share with an older (age 5+) pre-reader. Intermediate readers would likely be bored with this one, but could practice their fluency by reading it aloud to a younger child - or to you!

IRL: 3.3

2 out of 5 stars