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By the Great Horn Spoon

Pages
193
Published
1963
Language
English

Synopsis

When Jack's aunt faces financial ruin, the determined twelve-year-old heads to California during the Gold Rush to find his fortune. Accompanied by his loyal butler, Praiseworthy, Jack navigates the wild west, facing adventure and peril at every turn. Will their quest for gold lead to riches or disappointment?

About the author

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Sid Fleischman

Albert Sidney Fleischman (born Avron Zalmon Fleischman; March 16, 1920 – March 17, 2010) was an American author of children's books, screenplays, novels for adults, and nonfiction books about stage magic. His works for children are known for their humor, imagery, zesty plotting, and exploration of the byways of American history. He won the Newbery Medal in 1987 for The Whipping Boy and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award in 1979 for Humbug Mountain. For his career contribution as a children's w...

Characters

PraiseworthySupporting
All characters in By the Great Horn Spoon