Book Series · 5 Books

The Tucket Adventures Books

In order from Mr. Tucket to Tucket's Gold.

Mr. Tucket
Call Me Francis Tucket
Tucket's Ride
Tucket's Home
Tucket's Gold
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mr. Tucket
Sale price
$1498
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1994

Mr. Tucket

By Gary Paulsen

Captured on the Oregon Trail, a boy must survive wild lands and hostile tribes to find his way back.

176 pages· 29,783 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Young Francis Tucket's journey on the Oregon Trail takes a perilous turn when he's captured by Pawnees. Armed with a new rifle and a fierce determination, he must navigate wild horses and hostile tribes. With the enigmatic one-armed mountain man, Mr. Grimes, as his unlikely ally, Francis faces a rugged path to maturity. Can he survive the wilderness and return to his family, or will the frontier forge him into someone new? Discover the trials that transform a boy into Mr. Tucket.
The complete set

The Tucket Adventures Series

5 books · Published 1994–1999

Mr. Tucket

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1994

Captured on the Oregon Trail, a boy must survive wild lands and hostile tribes to find his way back.

Call Me Francis Tucket

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

A young survivor's quest to reunite with family leads to unexpected challenges.

Tucket's Ride
Sale price
$699

Tucket's Ride

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

A family faces danger and capture during the Mexican War of 1848.

Tucket's Home
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$674

Tucket's Home

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1998

A perilous journey home with a secret treasure and dangerous foes.

Tucket's Gold
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$759

Tucket's Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Stranded in a wasteland, a family faces outlaws and discovers treasure.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tucket Adventures series?

There are 5 books in the Tucket Adventures series. It began with Mr. Tucket in 1994, and the newest book, Tucket's Gold, was published in 1999.

What ages are the Tucket Adventures books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Tucket Adventures to life.

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Gary Paulsen

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