Murphy, Gold Rush Dog
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Murphy, Gold Rush Dog

Written by Alison Hart · Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery

Book #2 in the Dog Chronicles series

A runaway dog and a girl hunt for gold to stay in a harsh Alaskan town.

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192 pages· 680L· AR 4.59 · 3 AR pts
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After escaping a cruel owner, the dog Murphy is taken in by Sally, who has just arrived in Nome, Alaska, with her mother to seek gold. Life in the mining town is hard, and when it looks as if they must return to San Francisco, Sally and Murphy set out to strike it rich themselves. Blizzards, grizzly bears and Murphy's vengeful former owner stand in their way.

From the publisher

A girl, her mother, and their dog must find a way to survive in gold rush-era Alaska. After escaping from his brutal and merciless owner, Murphy is taken in by a young girl named Sally. She and her mother have just arrived in Nome, Alaska, intent on joining the other gold seekers and making a new life. Yet even with Murphy at their side, Sally and Mama find living in the mining town harsh and forbidding. When it seems they may have to return to San Francisco, Sally and Murphy decide to strike out on their own, hoping to find gold and make a permanent home. But dangers await them–not only blizzards and grizzly bears, but also Murphy’s original owner, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
AR book level
4.59
AR points
3
AR quiz
169119
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
April 3, 2018
First published
October 1, 2014
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781682630396

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