Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780316285773
ISBN number: 0316285773
Label: Little, Brown
Manufacturer: Little, Brown
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 193
Printing Date: January 30, 1963
Publishing house: Little, Brown
Age index: Ages 9-12
Sale Popularity Level: 1053324
Studio: Little, Brown
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It is 1849 and Jack Flagg stows away on a ship headed for the California gold fields where he plans to recoup his Auntie Arabella's fortune.
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This book didn't hold my interest, the plot, the characters, or anything about it. This surprised me since I usually like this author, but I believe it was very first published in 1963. Maybe that's why it wasn't very good.
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This is a wonderful book and is captivating from the very very first chapter.
It is the adventure filled tale of one man and one 12 year old boy who go west during the California Gold Rush to seek their fortunes.
This is an EXCELLENT story, full of historical fact and fascinating descriptions of a very colorful time period in US history.
The main characters are both outstanding - they are a testament to what can happen when someone works hard, maintains their moral standards, and keeps a positive attitude.
This is a purely outstanding book for kids and adults alike!!!
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That there Eastern young feller, Jack, stows away with the devoted family butler, Praiseworthy, and sails to California's gold fields in search of fortune. A well-written adventure that captures the difficulty of sailing around South America to get to California, and some of the perils, both natural and human, once the duo arrive there. Nineteenth century San Francisco is also among the settings. The two meet up with a variety of fellow gold country folks, both on the up-and-up and distinctly underhanded. Brawns and brains both have prominent roles in good ways, as do caring and hard work. Moments of good humour add much, particularly the nicknames given to Jack and Praiseworthy and those of the other 49ers. There are a number of interesting insights on social relationships, particularly the butler's pride and obligations to his position. Strongly recommended for California fourth graders responsible for state study in social studies, but anyone around that age, or older for that matter, is going to enjoy it, too. Its heart-warming ending only makes it all the better.
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The book arrived in good condition and in a timely fashion. I am happy with my order.
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I read this book aloud to my class of 4th graders and they loved it! This book had humor, suspense, and positive messages. It also gave me the opportunity to teach a little about the history of the Gold Rush. A definite hit!
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