Collections such as the little house books transcend generational differences and provide ways for people of all ages to connect to each other. The storm begins 2011, magnus chase and the sword of summer 2015, the book of. Ill probably still pick the first one up and try it out, but i was wondering if there was anything else out there that is similar. Book of secrets hit theaters, but cage is still optimistic fans of the series could see another installment. National treasure book of secrets trailer final youtube. The fact and fiction of national treasure on the 10th anniversary of its release. Director jon turteltaub while you were sleeping paces national treasure like one of those old saturdaymatinee cliffhangers. Use these resources to plan for, or follow up on, a visit to a national park, or use them to learn about national parks that are too far away for a visit.
I second dirk pitt, some of the most action packed, exciting books ive read. National geographic kids book club dogobooks book clubs. Diane kruger celebrity profile check out the latest diane kruger photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Book of secrets, and its not nearly as musty as the script. Heres our list of official and unofficial treasures from this culturerich county. Nov 09, 2007 n this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. Im looking for some books novels similar to the national treasure movies. Coverage of all 59 national parks, from the misty mountains of the east and the redwoods of the west, to the. Now all they have to do is get to the buried riches before unscrupulous ian howe sean bean confiscates the stash. Nicolas cage and his rapidly receding hairline return in the form of the worlds oldest, most enthusiastic eagle scout in the enjoyably preposterous adventure sequel national treasure.
Graced with some extra star wattage courtesy of helen mirren and. Yellowstone treasures, by janet chapple, is the key to appreciating this beautiful park. When a film does very well at the box office it is only natural that a sequel will quickly get the green light for production. The companion book differed from her previous work in that it involved more storytelling, the inclusion of four additional lodges and chapters on each park, supplemented by her usual archival research, she says. Also published on the same day as the official novelization was a companion. But with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to wonder, how much of national treasure is real. Theyve been dubbed americas best idea for a reason. Plugins, development, calibre companion, koreader, sigil, plugins. Ive heard the 39 clues series is pretty similar or kind or similar, but its meant for a younger audience. Find ideas for books, videos, and websites that help teach about national parks.
Movies most like national treasure national treasure. Treasure hunt for adults companion to arduino treasure hunt box. Kimchi its like maple syrup to the canadians, its the national dish of korea. Book of secrets 2007 the first movie on the list is the sequel to national treasure so this ones a no brainer. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Here are 15 authors like dan brown after you finish his latest book, origin. Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39.
Follow by assumptions and opinions, the name and honor of you family was lost by a single type of information. Book of secrets, trying to right a defamatory rumor in the gates. Its a highly visual movie, with lots of eyepopping outdoor color images. A national treasure 3 is happening and disney are behind. National treasure 3 is in the works with bad boys for life writer chris bremner attached to the screenplay, according to the hollywood reporter.
Dec 20, 2007 there is an actual book of secrets buried in national treasure. The sites critical consensus reads, a talented cast goes to waste in the improbable national treasure. National treasure by jon turteltaub jon turteltaub, nicolas. Im looking for a modern actionadventure series with treasure hunting similar to. Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. I know that jerry bruckheimer who produced national treasure 1 and 2 would like to make a third movie and i know that discussions about that film have gone on, probably since 2016, with our. Book of secrets is a 2007 american mystery adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. He breezes past the yarns improbabilities which, we. Well, here are 12 reallife treasure hunts some of which have never been solved. The definition of a national treasure is stated as an artefact, institution, or public figure regarded as being emblematic of a nations cultural heritage or identity. Dead snowmobile rider was seeking treasure in utah park two snowmobile riders from colorado were searching for an elusive treasure when they became stranded and one died in a utah park. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure.
The plot is a bit confusing, but it has all the same elements that made the original so much fun, so it is definitely worth a watch. Book of secrets ann llyod have you ever gotten accused of doing something that you didnt do. Ones that has a team of people that are running all over trying to solve some riddle or a string of riddles to, get the gold, get the girl, save the world, become instantly rich,etc. National treasure isnt exactly citizen kane, so an easier read from an author like dan brown seems like an appropriate analogue. Already the owner of many annuals and several about or history books, i was. Buy the rupert companion rupert bear by ian robinson isbn. From the team that created the ultimate weird but true books, 5,000 awesome facts about everything volume 3 treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove with even more highinterest fascinating facts. Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39 clues. The only one to match tastes across all categories to give you exactly what youve been. Now stars chris tucker and jackie chan, along with the studio, want to get rush hour 4 in production, but they want to make sure. This complete history of rupert bear reveals the fascinating story of how one little bear became a national treasure. Treasure hunt for adults companion to arduino treasure hunt. The travelers companion to the national park chapple, janet on.
Rush hour 3 came out 12 years ago, just like national treasure 2. Koreas national treasures and all you need to know. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. Obsessed since childhood with finding the legendary knights templar treasure, benjamin franklin gates nicolas cage tries to decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it.
Perfect for fans of films like national treasure, this story is at times scary, at times funny, and always entertaining. National park resources national geographic society. The physical action is so fast at times, with lots of high speed editing, that there is no danger that the audience will be required to do any thinking. Nicolas cage from the world s largest community of readers. The first three tales of bauchelain and korbal broach, the famed necromancers from the malazan book of the fallen, collected in one volume. Comic books feature complex plots and detailed character development, so there is always something new to discover, even if the reader already knows a great deal about a given franchise. Book of secrets, a film that plays like the da vinci code as reimagined by wellmeaning but clueless highschool history teachers. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Just when it looks like deputy marshal mason raines might finally settle into a life free from violence, he receives an emergency distress call from the new colony. It looks like disney are bringing out a third national treasure film but who will be in it and what will the plot be. Believe it or not, dan brown isnt the only master of actionpacked suspense out there. National treasure 3 is really happening over at disney. National treasure 3 is in the works with bad boys for life. Same night a magical spear gets stolen and hes off to get some real life experience around the globe on his quest for the spear starting with being thrown off a plane over amazonas by his cute helper.
While this sequel falls a little short of the original, which is not saying much, it does hold together and does what it sets out to do. In 1979, this book sparked a national craze for armchair treasure hunting. What historical adventures could we see in national. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Sometimes our world seems bland in comparison to what we read in books and see in movies and television. Book of secrets, which is eerily similar to the first film.
The fact and fiction of national treasure on its 10th. National treasure 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The top 10 treasure hunts in fiction books the guardian. Those weekends were like stepping into an enid blyton book. Book of secrets 2007 in the sequel to the original 2004 film, black market dealer mitch wilkinson locates one of the 18 missing pages of john wilkes booths diary and suggests that bens ancestor, thomas gates, was a conspirator in the assassination of president abraham lincoln, so ben sets out to prove his innocence. Dead snowmobile rider was seeking treasure in utah park. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series.
Nicolas cage from the worlds largest community of readers. I have always liked movies like national treasure and the like. It was more like writing a feature story because i was using people more, barnes says. The gang which also included justin bartha, diane kruger, and jon voight returned in 2007 with national treasure. Because the book is organized into road logs, wherever you are you read about whats coming up next. Yeah, when national treasure came out, i thought to myself, this is like something dan brown would write. National treasure 3 in the works with bad boys for life. A celebration of nicolas cage the man and the meme nicolas cage.
Books for national parks adventurers from moon guides and. This book is the first thing that has made the park feel real to me before going. Its a perfect distillation of what its like to see u. Covering everything there is to know about the worlds first and most diverse national park, this fourth edition of the bestselling guide to yellowstone boasts more facts.