Klondike Fever: The Story of the Last Great Gold Rush (Settling the West II) [Hardcover]

Alvin Robert Cunningham (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Settling the West II

In 1897, Andrew and his father join thousands of other people headed for the Klondike goldfields. This book also contains information about the Klondike Gold Rush and the rise of the town of Dawson.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American History. -- Children's Literature, September 23, 2004

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The Harts and the packers hauled their last load to Sheep Camp. It was cold and snowing that day. Hundreds of other tents and supply stacks were nearby.

Andrew turned to his father. "When we cross Chilkoot Pass, we'll be in Canada.

"And then it will be all downhill to Dawson and the gold!" said Mr. Hart. He turned and walked into their tent.

"Your father does not know that the trip is long and very hard," said the younger packer.

Andrew loved his father. But he knew the packer's words were true.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Perfection Learning (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756914949
• ISBN-13: 978-0756914943
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,032,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Review by "Children's Literature", November 8, 2004

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Alvin R. Cunningham (Streator, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Klondike Fever: The Story of the Last Great Gold Rush (Settling the West II) (Hardcover)

Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada. The short story has a happy ending thanks not to the discovery of gold, but to Hart's resourcefulness. The story pays tribute to the Native Canadians who helped the gold seekers make their difficult trek. Five story chapters are followed by four chapters of straight history about this "last great gold rush," including the impact of the 1893 depression as well as the hazards of getting to the gold rush town of Dawson and actually finding gold. The text is large and almost every page has an ink drawing or photograph. A note about Jack London indicates that he too crossed the Chilkoot Pass and traveled to Dawson. He drew on those experiences for his novel "The Call of the Wild." A short glossary is included at the end. This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Description, February 7, 2005

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Alvin R. Cunningham (Streator, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Klondike Fever: The Story of the Last Great Gold Rush (Settling the West II) (Hardcover)

In 1897, Andrew and his father join thousands of other people headed for the Klondike goldfields. This book also contains information on the Klondike Gold Rush and the rise of the town of Dawson.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Critics, February 15, 2005

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Alvin R. Cunningham (Streator, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Klondike Fever: The Story of the Last Great Gold Rush (Settling the West II) (Hardcover)

Young Andrew Hart turns out to be a bright and helpful companion for his father as the pair join thousands of men seeking gold in Canada... This is a high-interest tale about a dramatic saga in American history. -- Children's Literature (Ages 9-12)