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By The Great Horn Spoon

Gold! That's the lure that drew men by the thousands in 1849 to make the dangerous trip to California. It's what young Jack Flagg of Boston and his unflappable butler Praiseworthy are after as well. But can two such unlikely greenhorns really survive a harrowing sea voyage, bandits, and crazed miners--not to mention a showdown with the dreaded Mountain Ox?

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  • "Gold! That's the lure that drew men by the thousands in 1849 to make the dangerous trip to California. It's what young Jack Flagg of Boston and his unflappable butler Praiseworthy are after as well. But can two such unlikely greenhorns really survive a harrowing sea voyage, bandits, and crazed miners--not to mention a showdown with the dreaded Mountain Ox?"@en
  • "One of Newbery Medalist Sid Fleischman's most beloved books, this rip-snortin' saga of a young man and his butler bound for California during the great Gold Rush was just made to be read by a full cast. Our collection of coots, codgers, geezers, and outlaws will have you laughing out loud, when you're not holding your breath in suspense!"@en
  • "Jack Flagg, a 12 year-old boy, and Praiseworthy, a butler, stow away on a ship bound for California to search for gold during the Gold Rush. Many adventures follow."@en
  • "Two tales of trickery and exaggeration by the Newbery Medalist feature adventures in the Old West and during the California Gold Rush. Ages 8-12. Grade 4-7?Listeners are in for a treat with this satisfying reading of Sid Fleischman's novel (Little, 1963). Brimming with riveting adventure, the story is set during the Gold Rush. The fast-moving plot follows the high spirited young Jack and his aunt's faithful butler, Praiseworthy, as they set out to strike it rich in order to support the financially strapped and beloved Aunt Arabella. As Jack and the loyal butler travel by sea and land, the pair meet a series of memorable characters such as the daring, crusty sea Captain Swain and the diabolical Cut-Eye Higgins. The individual personalities of the characters are reflected through the expressive voices rendered by the large cast of 24 readers. Jack and Praiseworthy are the most well-rounded characters. While some of the readers use more expression than others, Willard E. Lape, Jr.'s strong narration is crisp and well-paced. Bouncy folk-style music, appropriate to the historical setting, separates each chapter. This entertaining production is a worthy purchase for libraries with large children's audio collections."@en
  • "A gentleman's gentleman from Boston flees to the wilds of California during the Gold Rush and becomes a hero."
  • "A gentleman's gentleman from Boston flees to the wilds of California during the Gold Rush and becomes a hero."@en
  • "Aunt Arabella's butler, Praiseworthy, and her nephew stow away on a ship to win a fortune for her in California during the Gold Rush of 1849."

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  • "Historical fiction"@en
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  • "Children's audiobooks"@en
  • "Humorous fiction"@en
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  • "By The Great Horn Spoon"@en
  • "By the great horn spoon!"@en
  • "By the great horn spoon!"
  • "By the great horn spoon"@en

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