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Tucket's Gold

Gary Paulsen

200197 pagesabout 1–2 hours
2001
first published
  • 1999Delacorte Press · 97 pages · ENGISBN 9780385325011
  • 2001Dell Yearling · 97 pages · ENGISBN 9780440413769
  • 2002Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media · ENGISBN 9780606209588
  • 2000Perfection Learning PreboundISBN 9780756904449

Things look grim for Francis and his adopted family, Lottie and Billy. Without horses, water, or food, they're alone in a prairie wasteland, with the dreaded Comanchero outlaws in pursuit. Death can strike at any moment -- but so can good fortune. When they stumble upon an ancient treasure, it takes teamwork, courage, and wit to hold on to it. By sticking together, Francis and his family wind up rich beyond their wildest dreams, and ready to head west to find Francis's parents on the Oregon Trail.

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