In "Jason's Gold" by Will Hobbs, the story follows a determined young boy named Jason who embarks on an adventurous journey to the Yukon during the Gold Rush of 1898. Motivated by the tales of wealth and excitement, Jason leaves his home in search of fortune and the chance to transform his life. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including harsh wilderness conditions, treacherous rivers, and encounters with both friendly and dangerous characters. As he navigates these obstacles, Jason learns valuable lessons about resilience, friendship, and the true meaning of riches, ultimately discovering what he's really searching for in life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .

Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of nineteen novels, including Far North, Crossing the Wire, and Take Me to the River. Never Say Die began with the author's eleven-day raft trip in 2003 down the Firth River on the north slope of Canada's Yukon Territory. Ever since, Will has been closely following what scientists and Native hunters are reporting about climate change in the Arctic. When the first grolar bear turned up in the Canadian Arctic, he began to imagine one in a story set on the Firth River. A graduate of Stanford University, Will lives with his wife, Jean, in Durango, Colorado.