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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Tucket's Gold
Written by Gary Paulsen
Part of the The Tucket Adventures series
Stranded in a wasteland, a family faces outlaws and discovers treasure.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,025 ratings
112 pages· 17,490 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Francis Tucket and his adopted siblings, Lottie and Billy, are stranded in a desolate prairie, pursued by ruthless Comanchero outlaws. With no horses, water, or food, survival seems impossible. But when they uncover an ancient treasure, their fortunes could change. Can they outsmart their pursuers and hold onto their newfound wealth? As they band together, the promise of riches and a reunion with Francis's parents on the Oregon Trail beckons. Will teamwork and courage be enough to overcome the dangers that lie ahead?
From the publisher
Gary Paulsen’s popular Western saga continues in the fourth novel about Francis Tucket. Things look grim for Francis and his adopted family, Lottie and Billy. Without horses, water, or food, they’re alone in a prairie wasteland, with the dreaded Comanchero outlaws in pursuit. Death can strike at any moment – but so can good fortune. When they stumble upon an ancient treasure, it takes teamwork, courage, and wit to hold on to it. By sticking together, Francis and his family wind up rich beyond their wildest dreams, and ready to head west to find Francis’s parents on the Oregon Trail.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 17,490
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 870L
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