Allister Banks is an alligator-and a disgraced relic hunter . . .But he's got one last chance to make things right.


When a black limousine pulls up and Allister is suddenly forced¿ ¿inside, he has no idea what's going on-or that his life is about tö ¿change forever.


¿Th¿e race has begun for the Ruby Blade-an ancient sword rumored¿ ¿to grant its possessor unfathomable power. And Allister's only hope tö ¿fix his troubled past is to recover it before his ruthless competitors do.


Allister's journey will take him from snowcapped mountains tö ¿coastal waters to deep jungles as he hunts for the legendary weapon¿ ¿with danger lurking at every turn.


To stay alive, Allister must piece together clues and dodge booby¿ ¿traps and cutthroat rivals who will stop at nothing to possess the¿ ¿mysterious blade that could alter the course of history.


But to succeed in his quest, Allister will have to confront his past¿ ¿and answer the age-old question: What power does the lost sword¿ ¿hold . . . and does that power come at a price?



Parent Note


Whether you're looking for a book for your school-age child or are out to ¿nd your next great read, you'll love this adventure-learning tool. It's Indiana Jones meets Warren Büett-but with alligators.


Many kids don't understand the importance of money management, this book seeks to change that by teaching the basics of personal ¿nance in an entertaining way! As kids read and enjoy this adventure, they'll be learning to intelligently spend, give, and save money for a successful future.