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By the Great Horn Spoon by Fleischman, Sid

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Condition
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0316286125
Book Title
By the Great Hornspoon!
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Item Length
7.6 in
Publication Year
1988
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Inc. Sid Fleischman
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Classics, Action & Adventure / General, General, Westerns, People & Places / United States / General
Item Weight
6.2 Oz
Item Width
5.2 in
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
0316286125
ISBN-13
9780316286121
eBay Product ID (ePID)
98109

Product Key Features

Book Title
By the Great Hornspoon!
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1988
Topic
Classics, Action & Adventure / General, General, Westerns, People & Places / United States / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Inc. Sid Fleischman
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
6.2 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2013-404635
Reviews
This adventure tale, set in the Gold Rush days, is "another uncommonly original...delectable story, told, and illustrated with zest and gusto to the very last page."-- The Horn Book
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
823.91
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
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., For fans of I Survived and Dear America, this rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush is a classic from the award-winning author of The Whipping Boy . Jack's aunt is in trouble--even after she sells her beloved mansion, she still doesn't have enough money to pay off all her debts, or to take care of twelve-year-old Jack and his two sisters. Luckily Jack has a plan to save the family. He's going to strike gold. Setting out from Boston with his stuffy but trusty butler, Praiseworthy, the two of them stow away on a ship bound for California--and the Gold Rush. Along the way they'll meet sailors, miners, outlaws, and wild animals. But will all it be worth it when they hit pay dirt? Full of action, danger, and intrigue, this historic adventure paints a vivid picture of the old west, and continues to entertain children of each new generation.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.F5992
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
1988

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    This was a book I purchased so I could read it for my book club. This was before we discovered it wasa children's book! Unfortunately, we changed the book we were to read that month after I had ordered it and paid for it. However, I read the book anyway, and enjoyed it very much! It is set in during the Gold Rush, and our heroes set out to California to seek their fortunes, and save Aunt Arabella from financial ruin. Our heroes happen to be a young boy and his butler, Praiseworthy. However, they run into difficulty at once when their pockets are picked at the docks. Hardly discouraged, they stow away on the ship bound for California. And so the story begins, with a very dapper butler rising from the depths of a potato barrel. The story is an well written, funny, and clever. The two heroes ...

  • Great historical fiction book for children and adults.

    My fourth grade daughter is reading this with her class to learn about the California Gold Rush (and apparently about ships). My second grade son and I are also enjoying it. Thank you to Goodwill Industries for selling so many great used books for an affordable price with no shipping fees!

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