Black Gold
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 96
Published: 2017
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"Black Gold" by Sara Cassidy tells the story of a young boy named Billy who ventures into the world of oil discovery in his small town. As he becomes fascinated with the potential of striking it rich, he navigates the excitement and risks that accompany dreams of wealth. Along the way, Billy grapples with themes of family, responsibility, and the impact of greed on his community. Through vivid storytelling, the novel explores the contrasting allure of fortune against the backdrop of the relationships and values that truly matter. It highlights the personal growth that comes from understanding what it means to be truly rich in life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Orca Echoes .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.
There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Orca Book Publishers, Canada .
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards - Best Books
This book was recognised in the Best Books category by the Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards.
