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Haven,
Paul.
THE SEVEN KEYS OF BALABAD New York : Random House, 2009 IL 3-6, RL 6.7 ISBN 0375933506 |
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In the Middle Eastern nation of Balabad a centuries old stolen carpet, a kidnapped carpet seller and seven keys add up to an exciting adventure for twelve year old Oliver Finch and his best friend Zee. Zee has heard his father talk about a secret brotherhood and when Mr. Haji, the carpet seller, disappears, the boys are joined in their search for information by a girl named Alamai who's familiar with the ancient city and its dangers. The story has the classic elements of good and evil characters, a priceless lost treasure and even a one-eyed warrior. Life has gone from boring to life-threatening for Oliver and Zee in their quest to solve the mystery of the Seven Keys of Balabad. What more would a couple of twelve year old boys ask for? (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2011) |
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Buried treasure -- Fiction.
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction. Middle East -- Fiction. Mystery and detective stories. |
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