Gold in the Hills: A tale of the Klondike Gold Rush (Time Spies) [Paperback]

Candice Ransom (Author), Greg Call (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2008 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Time Spies

The Time Spies catch Gold Fever!

In this eighth Time Spies title, the Chapman kids pop back to 1897, to the area that will one day be known as Alaska. There, they meet a boy who is prospecting with his father during the Klondike Gold Rush. When the boy's prized Malemute is stolen, the Time Spies set out to track down the sled dog with the help of a young prospector, who turns out to be none other than famed American adventure writer, Jack London.

From acclaimed author Candice Ransom, comes another Time Spies adventure so fun to read that kids won't realize how much they're learning about American history (until it's too late)!

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About the Author

Candice Ransom is the author of more than ninety books for children. Her books have been named to many noteworthy lists including ALA's Recommended Books for Reluctant Readers, ABA's Pick of the List, the New York Public Library's One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, IRA Children's Choice, and IRA Teacher's Choice. Candice holds a Masters in Writing for Children from Vermont College and is currently earning her Masters in Children's Literature at Hollins University. She lives with her husband and four cats in George Washington's boyhood hometown: Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Mirrorstone (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786947764
• ISBN-13: 978-0786947768
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.4 x 7.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,565,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candice Ransom (1952-) is the author of more than 100 books for children, including Tractor Day (Walker), Pony Island (Walker), Finding Day's Bottom (Carolrhoda), Seeing Sky-Blue Pink (Carolrhoda), Secret in the Tower (Wizards of the Coast), and Hello, Virginia! (Sterling). Ransom's books are often set in her native state of Virginia, where her family has lived since 1711. Honors and awards include starred reviews, IRA Teacher's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, Pick of the List, New York Public Library Best 100 Books, and Smithsonian Notable Book. Nearly 50 of her books have been translated into twelve languages. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University and teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature. Ransom lives with her husband in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite Series by a Local Author, August 17, 2008

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This review is from: Gold in the Hills: A tale of the Klondike Gold Rush (Time Spies) (Paperback)

My three children (8, 7, 5) love the Time Spies series. While the 8 yr old (an perhaps the 7 year old) can read these books on their own we do them as read-alouds. It has been alot of fun to talk about the various times and events that the books touch on. The stories are interesting and the mystery which unfolds in each book keeps the kids guessing. I highly recommend these books.

5.0 out of 5 stars time spies, April 25, 2008

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This review is from: Gold in the Hills: A tale of the Klondike Gold Rush (Time Spies) (Paperback)

My students love these stories as it travels back in time. I love the stories as it has sparked an interest in history. Some of my students have gone on to read other historical stories.