Hard gold : the Colorado gold rush of 1859, a tale of the Old West
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New York, N.Y. : Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
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Book
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1st ed.
ISBN
9781423105190 (reinforced) :, 1423105192 (reinforced) :
Physical Desc
229 pages : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 5
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9781423105190 (reinforced) :, 1423105192 (reinforced) :
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.6, 5 Points

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-229).
Description
Determined to find his nineteen-year-old uncle and best friend, Jesse, who left for Colorado to find enough gold to pay the mortgage and save the family's Iowa farm, twelve-year-old Early Whittcomb joins up with a barber, his wife, and his daughter on a wagon train heading for the gold fields near Pike's Peak in 1858.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Avi. (2008). Hard gold: the Colorado gold rush of 1859, a tale of the Old West . Hyperion Books for Children.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Avi, 1937-. 2008. Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859, a Tale of the Old West. Hyperion Books for Children.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Avi, 1937-. Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859, a Tale of the Old West Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Avi. Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859, a Tale of the Old West Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.

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