Sid FleischmanChildren's Books · Humor·1920–2010
By the Great Horn Spoon
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?
How it reads
Prose complexity 1/10