The Adventurers and the Continental Chase

If “Jungle of Jeopardy” suggested Survivor vibes in this fun book series by Jemma Hatt, then “Continental Chase” is like the championship round of Amazing Race.A spring holiday trip encounters multiple detours as the group must change their mission. They intercept secret envelopes along the way, guiding them from Paris to the Alps to Rome and finally to Portugal.The ruthless contestants in this unexpected competition are a dysfunctional family focused on riches versus our friendly, familiar team of Lara, Rufus, Tom, Maye, Daisy, Logan, Dee, and favourite canine companion Barney. Lara’s mother Mrs. Jacobs, Maye’s brother Karim, and even Mrs. Burt make appearances.Want to run from a close call at the Eiffel Tower, ride snowmobiles in the French Alps, climb to the top of St. Peter’s Basilica, and roam through the Roman Forum? This is your opportunity, but catching up to or staying ahead of Claudine, greedy enemy leader, and her accomplices is a must.As a geocacher, an added bonus for me was the use of coordinates via GPS to locate destinations.Two things I find curious that I may or may not notice if I were still of middle-grade age:1. If the group couldn’t afford airfare, how do they continue to pay for hotels and food when the trip is extended? Does Logan receive royalties for his cancelled Jungle Trek show? Do they rely on Dee’s family wealth? Did they use Karim’s credit card after he left it with them?2. How did the “rust bucket” VW Samba never break down after journeying over some challenging terrain from country to country to country?I would have loved a map, but I realize that is a bonus not a necessity.Like Rufus, I’m always looking forward to the next adventure in the series.

A lot of fun! My son really hopes the series will be made into movies.Starting the next book today.

If you haven't heard of Jemma Hatt, you're missing out!She's already written 6 books (5 "The Adventurers" books) and I can't wait for the next one!Impeccably written with her own unique style, Jemma is an amazing writer that engages you and makes you forget what you're doing and just immerse yourself in the world she creates in her books.The Continental Chase is her best book yet and will leave you wanting more!If you haven't read any of Jemma's books yet, try one...you won't be disappointed and like me, you'll probably buy all 6!

Great adventure story, set in the modern day, despite the look of the artwork. My 10 year old boy has really enjoyed this book, as well as the other ones in the series. The level of intrigue and adventure just right for age group, as nothing scary, although suspenseful at times, and allowed my son to speculate on the possible suspects!

We really enjoyed the 4th instalment of the adventurers series.We particularly like all the places the children visit and lots of the locations are easily recognisable from the descriptions in the book. A travel adventure book is particularly welcome at this time of restricted movement.

The review made by my daughter Helena (9y):"It was an amazing book which took some turns that I didn't expect but it made the book even more exciting.I read it in under one day and found it very funny.My favourite character is definiately Barney!I can't wait to see where the adventures of Laura, Rufus, Daisy, Tom, Barney, Logan, Dee, Maye and Karim take them, my Dad suspects the next book will be in space. :D"

Another Brilliant adventure. Moving at a superb pace and with loveable characters, Continental Chase keeps you gripped as usual from the first opening pages. Probably our favourite non fantasy series out there. Jemma Hatt captures the spirit of the Famous Five in a more modern time. Can not recommend these books enough.