Talisman (book series) facts for kids
Talisman is an exciting series of four adventure books for children, written by Allan Frewin Jones and released in 2005. The main characters are two friends, Olivia (Olly) Christie and Josh Welles. They live with Olly's dad and Josh's brother, who are both archaeologists. This means they study old things and dig up ancient sites to learn about the past!
The story is all about Olly and Josh's thrilling hunt for special, magical objects called the 'talismans of the moon'. Even though there are only four books in the series so far, there are actually more than four of these mysterious 'Talismans of the Moon' to find!
Contents
The Tears of Isis: An Egyptian Adventure
In the first book, Olly and Josh travel all the way to Egypt! Their mission is to find the 'tears of Isis', which is the very first talisman of the moon. These "tears" are actually beautiful sapphire gems. They are hidden deep inside an ancient Egyptian pyramid. But here's the twist: someone else is also looking for these precious tears! Who will be the first to discover them?
The Mooncake of Chang-O: A Chinese Quest
Next, Olly and Josh find themselves in China! They are on the trail of the second talisman of the moon, known as the 'mooncake of Chang-O'. They arrive at a very special time – it's Chinese New Year! Will all the exciting celebrations and traditions help them on their important mission, or will they make it harder for the friends to find what they're looking for?
The Amulet of Quilla: South American Secrets
For their third adventure, Olly and Josh are searching for the 'Amulet of Quilla'. This talisman takes them to ancient ruins in South America. As they explore, they find many clues and signs all around them. But the big question is: which signs should they follow to find the amulet? It's a puzzle they need to solve!
The Elephant of Parvati: An Indian Mystery
In the fourth book, Olly and Josh are in India, chasing after another talisman of the moon – the 'Elephant of Parvati'. This quest is full of challenges because it seems like someone else is always one step ahead of them. Can they outsmart their mysterious rival and find the elephant before it's too late?
