Zac Baxter's grandfather has always told him he's descended from African kings and is the rightful heir to a treasure that was stolen when his ancestors were sold into slavery. Zac believes none of this until his grandfather is murdered and his apartment is ransacked.

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Gr 5-8-Zac's grandfather, Pops, has always told him that he is descended from African royalty, and a treasure, stolen when his ancestors were sold into slavery, waits in Africa. Zac has had his doubts about the accuracy of the information. But when he and Pops are brutally attacked, and Pops dies on the way to the hospital, Zac begins to reconsider. Stunned by the loss of his grandfather, forced into a foster home, and unsure of whom he can trust, Zac becomes sullen and withdrawn. The story quickly gains momentum as Zac goes to Ghana and struggles to discover who is responsible for Pop's murder and what they were after. Narrator Dominic Hoffman breathes life into Sarah Mussi's 2007 International Children's Book of the Year Award winner (S & S/Margaret K. McElderry, 2008). American listeners may have trouble understanding some of the Briticisms, but Hoffman's intriguing accent and excellent characterizations help put it all in context. Fans of Alex Rider and other action/adventure thrillers will enjoy this engaging audiobook.-Lisa Hubler, Memorial Junior High School, South Euclid, OH Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.