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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018 · Est. 24 min read
If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush
By Josh Gregory, Caroline Attia (Illustrator)
Part of the If You Were a Kid series
Two kids search for gold in 1848 California, facing challenges and dreams of fortune.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
32 pages· 2,084 words· Est. 24 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1848, Louise and Feng meet by a California river, driven by dreams of gold to help their families. As they navigate the bustling mining camps, they face the harsh realities of the Gold Rush. Will their quest for fortune lead to success or hardship? Discover the tools, trials, and triumphs of young prospectors in this vivid journey through history.
From the publisher
Learn how prospectors mined for gold, what life was like in mining camps, and much more.In 1848, gold was discovered in a California river, kicking off a period of time when thousands of people traveled to the West Coast with dreams of getting rich. Readers (Ages 7-9) will get an up-close look at life during the California Gold Rush as they follow the adventures of Louise and Feng, two kids living in mining camp near San Francisco.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,084
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 194264
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Childrens Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780531243121
- LCCN
- 2017032485
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