Bo at Ballard Creek

Written by Kirkpatrick Hill · Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

A girl finds adventure and family with gold miners in 1920s Alaska.

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288 pages· 44,645 words· Est. 6 hour read· 840L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1920s Alaska, young Bo's life takes a thrilling turn when two gold miners decide to raise her. Amidst the vibrant Eskimo village, Bo learns new languages, faces wild adventures, and encounters a mysterious boy. As she navigates this rugged world, will she uncover the secrets of her new home? Join Bo on a heartwarming journey filled with excitement and discovery in the aftermath of the gold rush.

From the publisher

It’s the 1920s, and Bo was headed for an Alaska orphanage when she won the hearts of two tough gold miners who set out to raise her, enthusiastically helped by all the kind people of the nearby Eskimo village.Bo learns Eskimo along with English, helps in the cookshack, learns to polka, and rides along with Big Annie and her dog team. There’s always some kind of excitement: Bo sees her first airplane, has a run-in with a bear, and meets a mysterious lost little boy.Bo at Ballard Creek by Kirkpatrick Hill is an unforgettable story of a little girl growing up in the exhilarating time after the big Alaska gold rushes.

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