"Pedro's Pan: A Gold Rush Story" by Jacob Souva follows the journey of a young boy named Pedro, who dreams of striking it rich during the Gold Rush era. Living in a small town, he discovers a unique old pan that seems to have special powers. As Pedro embarks on an adventurous quest to find gold, he encounters challenges and meets colorful characters along the way. Through perseverance and cleverness, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, hard work, and the true meaning of wealth. This heartwarming story captures the spirit of adventure and the importance of community in a rapidly changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Alaska Northwest Books .

Matthew Lasley is the son of a gold miner in Alaska and the Klondike, and has spent many hours hunched over a gold pan, even in some of the same creeks that Felix Pedro once prospected. Lasley is now a writer and a first-grade teacher, and lives in Anchorage. Jacob Souva is a New York-based illustrator and designer with a BFA in Illustration. Finding inspiration in texture and pattern, he loves to capture messiness and process in his artwork and enjoys illustrating for children.