"Stake a Claim!: Nickolas Flux and the California Gold Rush" follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux, a young and ambitious boy who embarks on a thrilling journey during the California Gold Rush. As he navigates the challenges of the wild West, he encounters colorful characters, faces treacherous conditions, and grapples with the allure and dangers of striking it rich. Through his triumphs and setbacks, Nickolas discovers the true meaning of fortune and friendship. This engaging tale blends historical facts with imaginative storytelling, bringing to life the excitement and chaos of one of America's most iconic events. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Nickolas Flux History Chronicles .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-14 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Capstone Press .

Terry Collins always knew he wanted to be a writer when he grew up. A former award-winning newspaper reporter and columnist, he now writes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels for readers of all ages. He also teaches literature and creative writing, helping to inspire other lovers of the written word. Terry lives in his hometown in North Carolina with his wife, Ginny, and their devoted dog, Bosley. A lifelong reader, he has a personal library that outgrew his house years ago. Despite his wife's gentle protests over a lack of space, he believes a person can never own too many books. Matt Chandler is a freelance journalist and former newspaper editor. His newspaper work earned six New York Press Association awards. He has written more than 25 non-fiction books for Capstone Press, and his book, "Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing Pro Baseball's Greatest Players" was named the 2015 Outstanding Young Adult Book by the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). Matt lives in New York with his wife Amber and his children Zoey and Oliver. Dante Ginevra's work can be found in numerous publications in his home country of Argentina. These include comics and comic strips in Fierro, Telam, and a variety of other magazines. In addition, he has illustrative work in graphic novels that span the globe. They include Cardal, published in Uruguay, and Entreactos and El Muertero Zabaletta, both published in Spain. Throughout his career he has also participated in numerous exhibitions in Argentina, Italy, Russia, Brazil, France, and Germany.