The Gold Rush Kid
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 232
Published: 2008
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In "The Gold Rush Kid" by Mary Waldorf, young Billy is determined to strike it rich during the California Gold Rush. Leaving his home with dreams of adventure and fortune, he embarks on a journey filled with challenges, friendships, and moral dilemmas. As he navigates the rough and often dangerous landscape of the goldfields, Billy learns important lessons about greed, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. Along the way, he encounters colorful characters, faces his fears, and discovers that the journey itself may hold more treasure than gold. Ultimately, Billy's adventure helps him grow into a more compassionate and wise individual. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.
There are 232 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2008 by Houghton Mifflin .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Spur Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Spur Award.