In post-gold-rush Alaska, Bo and her family move to a strange new town, where the dredge "screeks," squeals, and roars, and houses are regularly moved for gold mining. Author's note. Black-and-white illustrations.
Topics Family life. Adoption. Moving households. Gold mining. Mining towns. Homeschooling. History of Alaska, 1867-1959.
Lexile 760L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-12-08
JLG Release Date Mar 2015
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
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