School Library Journal: "Interesting, entertaining, and will make anyone want to learn more about the art of treasure-hunting."

Washington Post: "Breathes there a child who has not yearned, at some time or another, to find buried treasure? In his latest work of improbable nonfiction...James Deem provides a complete guidebook for would-be treasure trackers. In general, historical anecdotes alternate with practical advice about the laws of treasure trove, the importance of getting written permission before digging up someone's property, etc. Deem also stresses that treasure is in the eye of the beholder: Buttons, toys, household implements, and other artifacts can be both valuable and historically important."