I've read other Mysteries of Sparrow Island books. A friend passed this one on to me after she'd read it.

I found it a compelling read. I liked Bobby and Jose and their friendship. I like how the islanders always seem ready to help each other. I liked that Jose took in Zorro (the dog). I'm glad Jose's father was receptive to some of the islanders's attempts to reach out to him.

I think finding buried treasure is probably a common childhood fantasy. Bobby and Jose get to fulfill that fantasy. I liked learning a little bit about pottery and Faberge eggs (for some reason I'd never heard that each contains a surprise). I liked learning a little bit about the interests of some of the islanders. ( )