Treasure in the Lake (Paperback)

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Treasure in the Lake (Paperback)

By Jason Pamment, Jason Pamment (Illustrator)

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“A brilliant treasure of the heart with beautiful graphics, wonderful characters, and a story that will excite readers on every page. Kids and adults will be grabbing this one off the shelf and devouring it.”
— Chris Abouzeid, Belmont Books, Belmont, MA

Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them…

Iris knows this because she’s read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny town of Bugden, real adventure seems like a distant dream. But when Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they’re led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship.

In Jason Pamment's middle grade graphic novel debut, perfect for fans of Hilda and This Was Our Pact, can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their own friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever?

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Jason Pamment is a debut author-illustrator based in Australia. The setting for Treasure in the Lake is inspired by Jason’s childhood adventures exploring creeks and forests in his hometown of Adelaide, South Australia. Outside of writing, Jason directs and designs award-winning animated films, children’s television shows, music videos, commercials, and video games. You can see more of his work on his website: www.jasonpamment.com.



Jason Pamment is a debut author-illustrator based in Australia. The setting for Treasure in the Lake is inspired by Jason’s childhood adventures exploring creeks and forests in his hometown of Adelaide, South Australia. Outside of writing, Jason directs and designs award-winning animated films, children’s television shows, music videos, commercials, and video games. You can see more of his work on his website: www.jasonpamment.com.


Product Details ISBN: 9780063065178
ISBN-10: 0063065177
Publisher: HarperAlley
Publication Date: September 7th, 2021
Pages: 208
Language: English

This story is astonishing enough to leave people speechless. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Hand this mesmerizing tale about hidden histories and friendship growth spurts to cautious and intrepid young explorers alike. — Horn Book Magazine

A strong story about friendship that incorporates fantasy and whimsy; fans of “Hilda” and Adventure Time will be charmed. A great addition to any middle school library collection. — School Library Journal

In this graphic novel debut, Australian animator Pamment showcases a sharp eye for architecture, natural settings, and dynamic compositions, allowing rectangular panels to expand, contract, and break form, crashing down or shattering into shards, in this fine-tuned puzzle.  — Publishers Weekly

Pamment’s art is intricate and generous, and he proves as sensitive to young readers’ urge for adventure and mystery as he does to the stakes of their friendships and emotional lives. — Booklist