A Treasure's Trove Explained

A Treasure's Trove: A Fairy Tale About Real Treasure for Parents and Children of All Ages is an illustrated children's book written by Michael Stadther and published in 2004 by Treasure Trove Inc, which he incorporated to do so.[1] [2] The "real treasure" was found by deciphering clues in the book that led to fourteen tokens that could be turned in for unique jewels, each representing an insect or character from the book, or a cash prize representing one third of the jewel's value. Initially, it was reported that there were twelve jewels,[3] however, it subsequently emerged that there were fourteen prizes. In 2005, it was reported that film rights for A Treasure's Trove had been acquired by Cruise/Wagner Productions,[4] however, apart from a reported trailer being in development in the New York Times,[5] there has been no further news.

Synopsis

The book is about twelve forest creatures whose mates disappear after being crystallized by a dark dust that falls every evening. The forest creatures combine forces with Zac (the handsome woodcarver), Ana (his beautiful half-elf, half-human wife), and their timid, chubby, winged "doth" Pook (inspired by the author's dog Misty)[3] to save the creatures and restore the dying forest.[6]

Treasure hunt

Inside the book are clues to fourteen tokens that were hidden in parks throughout the United States, which could be redeemed for jewels representing characters from the story.[7] The unique jewels, which were collectively valued at one million dollars,[8] have now all been found, and a book showing the solutions has been published.[9] Stadther subsequently published another book with a new treasure hunt, Secrets of the Alchemist Dar.[10]

Three of the Treasure's Trove jewels were original pieces, including a 19th-century Russian grasshopper, a snail and a ladybug.[11] Another jewel, representing the villain Rusful, was an uncut black diamond.[12] The rest of the jewels were made by Robert Q. Underhill of Jewelry Designs in Danbury, Connecticut.[3] [13] He was commissioned after Stadther noticed a hummingbird brooch in his shop while looking for a gift for his wife.[14]

They are as follows:

JewelMaterials usedLocation of token
Ant Spessartite garnets and clear diamonds Swanny City Park, Moab, Utah.[15]
Bee Black cultured Tahitian pearl; clear, yellow and black diamonds; and plique-à-jour enamel Santa Rosa Lake State Park, New Mexico.
Beetle TanzaniteBadlands National Park, South Dakota[16]
Butterfly Clear diamonds; sapphires; and black enamel Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina[17]
Caterpillar Peridots; green diamonds; amethysts and plique-à-jour enamel Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas[18]
Dragonfly Sapphires; clear diamonds; and plique-à-jour enamel[19] Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania[20]
Firefly Alexandrite
Burmese ruby; yellow and clear diamonds; and black enamel
Foss State Park, Oklahoma[21]
Grasshopper Antique 19th century ornament made in Russia. Green garnets, ruby and diamonds set in gold and silver.[22] James Baird State Park, New York
Hummingbird Jackson, Wyoming
Ladybug Original ornament made of rubies and diamonds[23] Paintsville Lake State Park, Kentucky
Pook Hand-carved rock quartz, platinum, and plique-à-jour enamel Newaygo State Park, Michigan.
Rusful Uncut black diamond Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Snail Original ornament. Lake Anita State Park, Iowa[24]
Spider Kashmir sapphire; yellow diamond; and clear diamonds Prickett's Fort State Park, West Virginia[25]

The Treasure's Trove Jewels were exhibited at the Carnegie Museum in 2004.[26]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-miscellaneous/4404195-1.html
  2. Web site: The company was put into bankruptcy in 2007 in a dispute with its distributor . . Westchester County Business Journal . August 13, 2007.
  3. News: Medina. Jennifer. ADVENTURES; Case of Finders Keepers. 26 November 2012. The New York Times. 14 November 2004.
  4. News: Aames . Ethan . "A Treasure's Trove" at Paramount . 26 November 2012 . Cinema Confidential . 9 February 2005 . "Variety reports that Paramount has purchased the film rights to the children's book "A Treasure's Trove: A Fairy Tale About Real Treasure for Parents and Children of All Ages" by Michael Stadther. The project is being set up at Tom Cruise's production company, Cruise/Wagner Productions." . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070806124135/http://www.cinemaconfidential.com/news.php?id=0502095 . August 6, 2007 .
  5. News: A Treasure's Trove - Trailer -. https://web.archive.org/web/20130928085509/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/445170/A-Treasure-s-Trove/overview. dead. 2013-09-28. 26 November 2012. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2013.
  6. News: Memmott. Carol. Fairy tale sends readers on treasure hunt. 26 November 2012. USA Today. 31 January 2005.
  7. Web site: Jewelry Designs Treasure Trove Collection Page . Jewelrydesigns.com . 2013-09-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120102005045/http://jewelrydesigns.com/main/about-us/treasure-trove-collection.htm . 2012-01-02 .
  8. Web site: (1 comment) . Cnet News . August 1, 2005 . News.cnet.com . 2013-09-24.
  9. Book: Stadther, Michael. Official solution book to A treasure's trove. 2005. Treasure Trove. New Canaan, CT. 0976061856.
  10. Book: Stadther, Michael. Secrets of the alchemist Dar a fantasy for everyone!. 2006. Treasure Trove, Inc.. New Canaan, CT. 0976061872. 1st. Stadther, illustrated by Michael. registration.
  11. News: DeMerell. Robin. All roads lead to treasure. 22 November 2012. The Danbury News-Times. 18 June 2005.
  12. News: Beeler. Monique. Treasure hunters unravel book's mysteries. https://web.archive.org/web/20140610075914/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7036489.html. dead. 10 June 2014. 22 November 2012. Oakland Tribune. 9 March 2006.
  13. http://audiobook.hedquist.com/index.php?cmd=process009''The Westchester WAG November 2004
  14. News: Critchell . Samantha . Author's idea a gem, wins 'Treasure Trove' of readers . 26 November 2012 . San Diego Union-Tribune . 21 January 2005 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121004182554/http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050121/news_1c21treasure.html . 4 October 2012 .
  15. News: Clues lead Atlanta man to treasure. 22 November 2012. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 1 August 2005.
  16. News: Mudd Alums Moeglein and Somers Solve $54,000 Treasure Hunt Puzzle . https://archive.today/20121211103425/http://ftp.hmc.edu/newsandevents/TreasureHunters.html . dead . 11 December 2012 . 22 November 2012 . Harvey Mudd College Bulletin . 10 October 2005 .
  17. Web site: Wickell. Carly. In Search of the Treasure's Trove Gold Tokens. About.com. 22 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121118223430/http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ss/treasures_trove_2.htm. 2012-11-18. dead.
  18. News: Vickrey. Rachel. Treasure book brings family to 'Today' show. 22 November 2012. Kentucky New Era. 1 December 2005.
  19. Web site: How "A Treasure's Trove" Jewels Were Made. Jewelry Designs. 22 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121013092718/http://jewelrydesigns.com/our-company/treasure-trove-collection.htm. 2012-10-13. dead.
  20. News: Kadaba. Lini S.. Searching for true treasure in a children's fantasy tale Puzzle fans turn book into a phenomenon.. 22 November 2012. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 26 November 2006.
  21. News: A New Way to Treasure Your College Days: Join the Worldwide Hunt for $2 Million in Jewels. 22 November 2012. 28 September 2006.
  22. Web site: Sotheby's To Offer Original Jewels from the "A Treasure's Trove" Collection. Sotheby's Inc.. 22 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111119233521/http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/BID/156087070x0x133454/0902186d-1d9d-4e8d-9a56-5276f048daf9/133454.pdf. 19 November 2011. dead.
  23. News: JCK Staff. Alabama family finds part of a hidden treasure. 22 November 2012. JCK. 29 July 2005. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160110173842/http://www.jckonline.com/article/291962-Alabama_family_finds_part_of_a_hidden_treasure.php. 10 January 2016.
  24. News: Golan. Edahn. Treasure's Trove Fourth Token Found, Hunt Continues for Rest. 22 November 2012. IDEX Online News. 14 June 2005.
  25. News: How 3 fell into a bejeweled spider's web. 22 November 2012. Arizona Daily Star. 2 September 2005.
  26. Web site: Carnegie Museum December 2004 . Carnegiemuseums.org . 2005-01-02 . 2013-09-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927183157/http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmag/bk_issue/2004/novdec/cmnh.html . 2013-09-27 .

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