{"product_id":"by-the-great-hornspoon-paperback","title":"By the Great Hornspoon! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSid Fleischman Inc\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of I Survived and Dear America, this rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush is a classic tale from the award-winning author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Whipping Boy, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith illustrations from beloved children's artist Brett Helquist (A Series of Unfortunate Events). \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jack's aunt is in trouble. Even after she sells her beloved mansion, she still doesn't have enough money to pay off all her debts or, more importantly, to take care of twelve-year-old Jack and his two sisters. Luckily Jack has a plan! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He's going to strike gold. Setting out from Boston with his stuffy but trusty butler, Praiseworthy, the two of them stow away on a ship bound for California--and the Gold Rush. Along the way they'll meet sailors, miners, outlaws, and wild animals. But will it all be worth it when they strike it rich? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Full of action, danger, and intrigue, this historic adventure paints a vivid picture of the old west, and continues to entertain children of each new generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003eAdventurers! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003eCowboy enthusiasts \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003eClassroom reads \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003eBudding history lovers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003eCalifornians\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSid Fleischman\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in California during the Great Depression. Although he originally wanted to be a magician, he instead became a writer, and wrote over sixty titles for children, including the \u003ci\u003eBy the Great Horn Spoon!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHere Comes McBroom\u003c\/i\u003e, and Newbery Award Winner \u003ci\u003eThe Whipping Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as books for adults, screenplays, and a few books about magic. He passed away in 2010. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrett Helquist \u003c\/b\u003eis the artist behind the iconic covers and illustrations of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. He has also illustrated well-loved children's books by Neil Gaiman, Alan Gratz, and Blue Balliett, among others. Brett majored in illustration at Brigham Young University and now lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.7 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 1988\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e By the Great Horn Spoon!\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754329440544,"sku":"9780316286121","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8ead5577aa2049e037641f27392039b3.webp?v=1780037840","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/by-the-great-hornspoon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}