Mystery of the Ancient City ---- (Treasure Hunt Youth from the Little Sea Turtle Series)

Author: Thompson (Australia), Cantor (Australia), selected and annotated by Liu Fangli
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This series includes 8 exciting stories, each with a length of 5,000-6,000 words and a vocabulary of approximately 650 words. The three main characters in every story are the boy Finn, the girl Mia, and Finn's uncle—Erle, an archaeologist known as the "expert of experts." Their treasure-hunting adventures either involve world-historically renowned events or widelying magical mysteries. As readers follow the protagonists on thrilling journeys to track down ancient sunken Spanish treasure ships, rescue the Queen of Ancient Egypt, explore pirate treasure pits, and more, they not only experience immersive storytelling but also learn to describe deep-sea landscapes, tropical rainforests, fantastical realms, foreign customs, the triumph of good over evil, and genuine friendships in simpler English. The series vividly showcases the dreams and pursuits of teenagers in English-speaking countries, using natural and everyday English in its plots. Each book in the series opens with a double-page illustration providing information about the treasure-hunting destinations, including their locations on a world map, detailed maps of the countries, and simplified diagrams of the protagonists' treasure-hunting routes and discoveries. Additionally, each book is supported by multiple websites, offering further rich and interesting information. To help some readers overcome difficulties and boost their interest, each story is preceded by a Chinese "plot summary"; the "Think Before Reading" section helps spark reading interest; and readers who enjoy computers can choose online paths from the "Explore Websites Related to the Stories" to discover more fun facts and broaden their horizons. At the end of each book, the "Read a Story, Learn Spoken English" section extracts popular and practical English sentences among teenagers; teachers or parents can guide students in reading activities around the "Reading Reflection Questions." Key vocabulary and language points in the stories are listed as footnotes at the bottom of the pages, and a detailed "Glossary" is provided at the back. This series is suitable for students in the third year of junior high school and the first year of senior high school.
Is a piece of magic truly real or fake? Does a legendary sunken city really exist? By chance, two curious teenagers decide to uncover this magical mystery, and an exhilarating adventure begins. In the vast and mysterious depths of the sea, the ancient city really does exist! But it is on the brink of dying due to oxygen deprivation and must find the Rainbow Gemstone to be saved. Along the way, they must navigate the bewitching maze set by the mermaids, pass through the domain of the Medusa who turns people into stone, and the seven-headed cobra guards the Rainbow Gemstone as if it were its own child. Will the ancient city be saved? Can the teenagers return safely?