The Treasure of Mad Doc Magee by Elinor Teele

Here's a rip roaring adventure for young ones.  Clues, adventure, and a reward of gold if they are successful.  They can also stay in their hometown instead of having to move on...

Walden Pond Press and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published August 21st.

Jenny doesn't want to leave the only home she's known.  Her dad is almost hopeless in jobs.  He gets distracted, forgets things and just is a real mess.  She can't depend on him.  She's too young to work.  Only this treasure may help...

She and her friend start their adventure by finding a skeleton and riddle that gives them a clue...

Each clue is cryptic and leads to another.  Will they really find the gold nugget? Will one of the adults steal it?  Read the book to find out.