When the magic spyglass transports Mattie, Alex, and Sophie Chapman to the Yukon Territory during the gold rush, they enlist the help of author Jack London to track down a boy's stolen sled dog.
From the award-winning author of the "Heartland" series comes this story of a plucky girl in the 1870's Rockies. Lawlor fills the void in the enormous market for new middle-grade historical fiction.
When they are left with relatives while their father goes prospecting for gold in the Colorado mountains, ten-year-old Hattie and her older brother depend on their friendship with a recluse who lives nearby to make their lives bearable.
Gold in the Hills
Caves, outlaws, and¿ gold? Explore the historic stories and legends of people seeking treasure in Oklahoma's Wichita Mountains.
Telling the story of a familys discovery of gold in a river, the text uses narrative form as the basis for examining figurative language.Reading Age: 11.5-12.5 years Text Type: Narrative Contents:An Unexpected AdventureAn Exciting ...