By the Great Horn Spoon!
Sid Fleischman
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars
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· 18 ratings · 224 pages · Published: 1963
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.
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