By the Great Horn Spoon!

"By the Great Horn Spoon!" is a classic historical adventure that transports readers to the exciting, chaotic world of the 1849 California Gold Rush. Twelve-year-old Jack, accompanied by his loyal English butler Praiseworthy, sets off from Boston to find gold and save his Aunt Arabella's mansion from debt. Their journey is packed with humorous mishaps, daring escapes, and encounters with colorful characters, from cunning thieves to gruff but kind miners. This chapter book, suitable for ages 8-12, offers a blend of historical context, heartwarming themes of loyalty and perseverance, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. It's an excellent choice for independent readers or as a family read-aloud, providing a vivid glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history through the eyes of an unlikely duo.

For fans of the I Survived series, this classic rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush and one determined twelve-year-old has sold nearly a million copies! When Jack's aunt is forced to sell her beloved mansion but is still unable to raise enough money to pay her debts, the twelve-year-old goes to California in search of gold to help her. Joined by his trusty butler, Praiseworthy, Jack finds adventure and trouble at every turn. Will Jack strike gold in San Francisco or come home empty-handed?