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Pirate Treasure Map.


Pirate Treasure Map A treasure map is a variation of a map to mark the location of buried treasure, a lost mine, a valuable secret or a hidden locale . More common in fiction than in reality, "Pirate treasure maps" are often depicted in works of fiction as hand drawn and containing arcane clues for  

Colin and Jacqui Hawkins

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n.
1. The wick of a candle.

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a. A soft heavy cotton thread similar to that used to make wicks for candles.

b. Embroidery made of tufts of this thread.
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Kids ages 4-8 will find intriguing the cartoon-style of drawing paired with a lively treasure hunt plot in PIRATE TREASURE MAP: A FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE. A zany sailor who loves mac and cheese grub and tankards of dandelion dandelion [Eng. form of Fr.,=lion's tooth], any plant of the genus Taraxacum of the family Asteraceae (aster family), perennial herbs of wide distribution in temperate regions.  invites his nephew on a treasure hunt--with fun results. Even reluctant readers will be motivated by the easy format and vivid adventures, making it a fine pick for grades 2-4.
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Date:Feb 1, 2007
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