By the Great Hornspoon!
No. of pages 193
Published: 1963
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Set during the Gold Rush, "By the Great Horn Spoon!" follows the adventurous journey of a young boy named Jack and his resourceful butler, Praiseworthy. When Jack's family faces financial hardships, he and Praiseworthy embark on a perilous trip from Boston to California in search of fortune. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, navigate treacherous landscapes, and confront numerous challenges that test their bravery and ingenuity. Their quest for gold becomes a journey of friendship and self-discovery, highlighting the spirit of adventure and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 193 pages in this book. This book was published in 1963 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .
The Newbery Award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, Sid Fleischman is an author of more than sixty children's books, as well as screenplays, novels for adults, and books on magic. He lives in California.