Quest for the Lascaux Treasure

About the Book

For centuries, French folklore told of a secret tunnel where the people of Lascaux Manor hid their gold. In this fictional story, based on the true events of September 1940, four boys and a dog go searching for the ancient treasure. While exploring the woods their dog falls down a hole and becomes trapped in a cave. As the boys descend the dark passage to rescue their companion, they discover a forgotten world with more adventure than they could ever have imagined. The young explorers soon learn there are more important treasures in the world than gold.

About the Author

A native of Tucson, Arizona, Kevin Abbott-Spitzer took road trips each summer of his childhood, exploring many ancient sites of the southwestern United States. Through these experiences he cultivated a passion for history and archaeology. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Education and a minor in Anthropology. He currently teaches 7th Grade Social Studies and Archaeology in the Vail School District near Tucson. Quest for the Lascaux Treasure is his first published children’s book. He loves learning about ancient cultures and hopes this book inspires others to pursue their own studies of the past.