Name: by the great horn spoon
Price: 13.58 EUR
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Author: Sid Fleischman
ISBN: 9780316286121

Type

Physical Book

Author

Sid Fleischman

Illustrated by

Brett Helquist

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Language

English

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.6 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.19 kg.

ISBN

0316286125

ISBN13

9780316286121

Synopsis "by the great horn spoon"

For fans of the I Survived series, this classic rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush and one determined twelve-year-old has sold nearly a million copies!When Jack's aunt is forced to sell her beloved mansion but is still unable to raise enough money to pay her debts, the twelve-year-old goes to California in search of gold to help her. Joined by his trusty butler, Praiseworthy, Jack finds adventure and trouble at every turn. Will Jack strike gold in San Francisco or come home empty-handed? This new edition features illustrations by Brett Helquist.

Sid Fleischman

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Sid Fleischman (1920-2010) was an American writer known for his contribution to children's and young adult literature. Throughout his career, he published numerous works of fiction filled with humor, adventure, and touches of magic. Among his most notable books is The Great Houdini (2006), a fictional biography of the famous illusionist. He also wrote The Ghost of Captain Arsenio (1979) and The Pirate's Whip (1986), both within the adventure genre.

In 1987, Fleischman received the prestigious Newbery Medal for his book The Pirate's Whip, establishing himself as one of the most important figures in children's literature. His lively and entertaining style made him a reference in the genre, inspiring generations of young readers.

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