Could there actually be pirate treasure buried so far from the ocean in Middleburg, Indiana? Felicity Jones certainly thinks so. Odd bobbing lights on the hillside, a stranger purporting to be the great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson of the pirate Peg Leg, and a plethora of coded messages provide the impetus for yet another adventure for the gang from the Bessledorf Hotel. Although sixth in the series, this book stands alone. Readers are carried along as Bernie, Georgene, Weasel, Officer Feeney, and all of the hotel's inhabitants scramble to be first to find the treasure. Even Bernie's pets fall prey to the pirate mania; the cats wear kerchiefs around their necks, the dog sports an eye patch, and Salt Water, the parrot, wears a black three-corner hat with a skull and crossbones on the front. The melodramatic style and dialogue are appropriate for this modern-day adventure. While many characters come and go, none are developed in depth; this is not necessarily a negative as this series is more attuned to adventure than emotional connections to the players. With abundant slap-stick humor, predictable characters and plot, as well as a satisfying conclusion, this title may be just the hook needed to grab reluctant readers.?Lynda Short, The Lexington School, KY