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X Marks the Spot! Books of Maps, Treasure, and Adventure

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a reading adventure this Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories full of treasure maps, secret clues, daring journeys, and plenty of pirate spirit. Whether your little buccaneers are searching for hidden gold, following a magical map, or solving mysteries, these books will spark imagination and excitement on the high seas of storytelling. #talklikeapirateday #IndyPLKids

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  • A boy joins a band of pirates and learns the ups and downs of pirate life.
    Book, 2003Orlando : Harcourt : Scholastic, 2003. — J P LON
  • A silly and fun rhyming story about pirates hunting for the famous Pants of Gold.
    Book, 2013New York : Aladdin, 2013. — J P FRE
  • A classic adventure tale of buried treasure and Long John Silver.
    Book, 2015New York : Race Point Publishing, 2015. — J FIC STE
  • A thrilling tale of two kids who discover a treasure map that leads them on a dangerous and life-changing journey.
    Book, 2023New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2023. — J FIC RHO
  • When cousins follow a mysterious old map, they uncover secrets, surprises, and plenty of adventure along the way.
    Book, 2022Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, 2022. — J E WEB
  • Captain Cat and her crew set sail to follow a treasure map, but clever tricks and pirate mischief make the journey anything but smooth.
    Book, 2013London : Orion Children's Books, 2013. — J E BUR
  • A lively, rhyming adventure where bold little buccaneers search high and low, following clues to find sparkling treasure.
    Book, 2019New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2019. — J P DIP
  • A cumulative, chant-along tale as children follow a map through many obstacles.
    Book, 2018Somerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2018. — J P PEE
  • A boy obsessed with maps finds his secret collection stolen and must solve the mystery.
    Book, 2014New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014. — J FIC CLE
  • Captain Bungle and his quirky pirate crew set off with a treasure map in hand, but comic chaos and surprises make the hunt unforgettable.
    Book, 2019New York : Aladdin ; an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, [2019] — J E MOU
  • Jack and Annie find themselves on a deserted island with a secret map, a hidden treasure, and a band of swashbuckling pirates.
    Book, 1994New York : Random House, [1994] — J E OSB
  • Strange things happen when a ghostly pirate ship sails into town — and the Jolley-Rogers kids must solve the mystery of the missing treasure.
    Book, 2016Somerville, Massachusetts : Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2016. — J E DUD
  • A thrilling prequel to Peter Pan full of pirate battles, magical treasure, and high-seas danger.
    Book, 2004New York : Disney Editions/Hyperion Books for Children, [2004] — J FIC BAR
  • Judy Moody & Stink

    the Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt

    McDonald, Megan
    Judy Moody and her brother Stink join a wacky island treasure hunt with maps, clues, and plenty of laughs.
    Book, 2009Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009. — J E MCD
  • Geronimo is pulled into a rollicking hunt for hidden treasure on a faraway island, full of danger and giggles.
    Book, 2004New York : Scholastic, 2004. — J E STI
  • Quinn is chosen to sail on a dangerous sea voyage to map the world — with mysterious treasure and rivals at every turn.
    Book, 2017Tulsa, OK : Kane Miller, 2017. — J FIC TAI