Hidden Treasue by Jessie Burton

Hidden Treasure by Jessie Burton is a spellbinding journey through war-time London and the foggy banks of the Thames — a world where secrets lie buried in river-mud and magic lurks beneath the surface. When 12-year-old Bo Delafort pulls a mysterious moon-shaped jewel from the mud, her life – and that of orphaned Billy River – is turned upside down. Together they embark on a haunting mystery filled with danger, sorrow, and long-buried secrets.

Burton’s writing is both lyrical and suspenseful. Bo and Billy are wonderfully drawn - brave, vulnerable, and full of heart – and their friendship carries the emotional weight of the story.  Though the book doesn’t shy away from darker themes – grief, poverty, and the harsh realities of war – it balances these with moments of warmth, magic, and hope – and it keeps you turning pages until the very end.

Far more than a simple children’s adventure, Hidden Treasures, is a beautifully crafted tale of courage, loss, and impossible choices, perfect for readers who love history soaked in fantasy, heart-tugging friendships, and stories that don’t shy away from real emotions. We’re proud to have it on our shelves, and think it will enchant dreamers, history-lovers, and anyone who suspects (or hopes) there’s still magic hidden in the world.

Richard