Published: 2004
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"By the Great Horn Spoon!" is a thrilling adventure set during the California Gold Rush. It follows the journey of young Jack and his plucky servant, Praiseworthy, as they leave Boston to seek fortune in the west. Armed with cleverness and determination, they face various challenges, including treacherous conditions, bandits, and the colorful characters of the mining camps. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the true meaning of wealth. This engaging tale captures the spirit of the frontier and the excitement of chasing dreams against all odds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
This book was published in 2004 by Full Cast Audio(NY) .
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.