Eleven year old Taya Bayliss is not happy that her family has moved from the city to Bascombe’s Bay, a tiny fishing village.   She has only been in her new home for a few hours when she finds herself mixed up in a fifty year old mystery.   She meets Mae Evans, an elderly lady, who because of a long ago love seems to hold the key to the treasure. But is there really a treasure or is it all just imagination?  Two local boys certainly think there is a hidden fortune and spend their time stalking Mae in an effort to get her to lead them to it.  They soon turn their attentions to Taya as well making life more difficult for her. Taya is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and to help Mae out of her difficulties but the clues don’t seem to add up.  Is the painting of the lighthouse a clue or just a keepsake?   Finally on a night when Taya breaks her parents’ rules and puts herself and Mae in danger, she is able to make the connections and solve the mystery.

Taya Bayliss: Treasure Hunter (Taya Bayliss Mysteries)

Children's Books

Gore, E J

Mysteries & Detectives

Erica Gore

Eleven year old Taya Bayliss volunteers to dog sit the mischievous Minette for the summer holidays. Minette's sneaky habits bring a spate of thefts in the neighbourhood to Taya's notice. She and her friend, Chris, find themselves in some tricky and dangerous situations as they try to find out who the thief is.

Taya Bayliss - Dog Sitter

"Eleven year old Taya Bayliss is not happy that her family has moved from the city to Bascombe's Bay, a tiny fishing village. She has only been in her new home for a few hours when she finds herself mixed up in a fifty year old mystery. She meets Mae Evans, an elderly lady, who because of a long ago love seems to hold the key to the treasure. But is there really a treasure or is it all just imagination? Two local boys certainly think there is a hidden fortune and spend their time stalking Mae in an effort to get her to lead them to it. They soon turn their attentions to Taya as well making life more difficult for her. Taya is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and to help Mae out of her difficulties but the clues don't seem to add up. Finally on a night when Taya breaks her parents' rules and puts herself and Mae in danger, she is able to make the connections and solve the mystery."

Taya Bayliss - Treasure Hunter

Xlibris

This is the fifth in the collection of Taya Bayliss mysteries for young readers aged 8-12 years. Taya and her best friend, Chris, become environmental warriors when they set out to help Professor Monahan save a beautiful stretch of riverfront land from money-hungry property developers. Taya doesn't think she believes in ghosts, but there is something very creepy about the whole situation. Will the big woolly dog, Minette, be a help or a hindrance as the children search for a precious document that will block the development? Do you believe in ghosts?

Taya Bayliss - Tree Hugger (Taya Bayliss Mysteries)

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