Tucket's Gold
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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.

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112 pages· 17,490 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 870L
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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
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.6
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
February 13, 2001
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440413769
OCLC
46371868

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