Hidden Treasure

by Stephen Bly

Book Overview

Gold may abound in the town's mine shafts and sandy soil, but that's not where Goldfield's true treasure lies. The Skinners do not want to be in Goldfield, Nevada. The weather is harsh. Sin is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581341997
• ISBN13: 9781581341997
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Crossway Books
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

The Skinner Family is "stuck" on their way to Dinuba, Calif

The Skinners still dream of grape vineyards and California weather, but find themselves with a restaurant to run and friends to help in Goldfield, NV. Their very poor friends the Rokkers are featured heavily in this book, starting when Elias goes off on a goose chase for gold after spending all his paycheck for a useless map. O.T. and Fergus have a harrowing adventure looking for the lost Elias and son in a horrible blowing dust storm. Just after the Rokker family takes refuge in the cafe, a mysterious explosion causes a sinkhole to open up and swallow their entire house and all their meager possessions. Dola Skinner is featured heavily in this book. Though still young and pretty, she is feeling old and ugly. Her physical stamina is tested in hard work, her Bible teaching and mothering skills are challenged in the town she hates. Twelve year old Rita is feeling her hormones with a new hired hand and hates working alongside the sixteen year old, shapely new hired girl. A suspenseful hunt occurs when ten old Corrie is lost for a complete day. A major surprise awaits the Rokker family. Famous visitors drop by to see the Skinners.Dreams of California and grapevines seem a long way off, especially when the Skinners are thankful they finally have jobs, plenty of food and a sturdy roof over their heads. In addition, there are so many people to help out in the wild, greedy, lustful town of Goldfield, NV.Book three, "Picture Rock" is bound to be a winner!

A rich find!

The Skinners do not want to be in Goldfield, Nevada. The weather's harsh. Greed is rampant. Spiritual sensitivity is scarce. And kids can grow up with sand in their eyes and gold fever in their bones. But the Skinners can't leave yet. O. T.'s friend and a child are missing in the desert and a desperate family is clinging to them and their faith to survive. Wholesome inspiration that will lift your spirit!