Hide and Seek is a sequel to Messner’s Capture the Flag, but it is not necessary to have read the first book to understand this one; that’s a first for me.  Hide and Seek reunites four middle-school age kids whose parents are members of the Silver Jaguar Society, members whose ancestors are related to artists and have sworn to uphold and protect art.   The story takes place in Costa Rica where the parents have gone in order to locate and retrieve a missing golden jaguar cup worth a small fortune.  While the parents are pretty much out on a wild goose chase, an earthquake separates them from their kids for a few days.  Left at a nature reserve with friends, the four kids find the missing cup and the thief who stole it.  The suspense comes in the kids not knowing who to trust.  The setting description is very well done and there are photos at the end of the book depicting the locations and animals from the story.  This book is a mixture of adventure, mystery, and suspense.