By the Great Hornspoon!

ISBN: 0316286125

Author: Sid Fleischman

Condition: New

For fans of I Survived and Dear America, this rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush is a classic tale from the award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, with illustrations from beloved childrens artist Brett Helquist (A Series of Unfortunate Events).Jacks aunt is in trouble. Even after she sells her beloved mansion, she still doesnt have enough money to pay off all her debts or, more importantly, to take care of twelve-year-old Jack and his two sisters. Luckily Jack has a plan!Hes going to strike gold. Setting out from Boston with his stuffy but trusty butler, Praiseworthy, the two of them stow away on a ship bound for California-and the Gold Rush. Along the way theyll meet sailors, miners, outlaws, and wild animals. But will it all be worth it when they strike it rich?Full of action, danger, and intrigue, this historic adventure paints a vivid picture of the old west, and continues to entertain children of each new generation.Perfect for? Adventurers!? Cowboy enthusiasts? Classroom reads? Budding history lovers? Californians