{"product_id":"9781250294463","title":"Jack London and the Klondike Gold Rush","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJack London and the Klondike Gold Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Peter Lourie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is a compelling middle grade nonfiction tale of how one classic writer drew upon a rugged life of adventure to create works of literature, punctuated by stunning black-and-white art by Wendell Minor and illustrative photographic material.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwept up in the Gold Rush of 1897, young Jack London headed north to strike it rich in the Klondike and discovered something more precious than gold—the seeds of the stories that would flower into his classic novels \u003ci\u003eThe Call of the Wild \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhite Fang\u003c\/i\u003e, and timeless short stories such as \"To Build A Fire.\" This gripping tale follows London as he treks up the ruthless Chilkoot Trail, braves the lethal Whitehorse Rapids, survives a bad case of scurvy, and conquers many more dangers of the Yukon during his quest for gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The numerous archival photos add a greater perspective of the time. Copious back matter, including information on First Nations of the area, provides more facts about London’s journey. \u003cb\u003eRich in details for social studies and language arts\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eLourie’s\u003cb\u003e captivating tale\u003c\/b\u003e of the grueling experiences behind London’s crystalline prose testifies to his endurance.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A gripping and harrowing true adventure story\u003c\/b\u003e and a penetrating look into the formative experiences of a writer, one of the first to become a worldwide celebrity.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fantastic work\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This will scratch the itch for readers who love \u003cb\u003ea great true adventure tale\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\". . .\u003c\/i\u003eEffectively balances fact, lesson, and suspense.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Evanston IL Public Library Best Books of the Year (2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250294463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40686633976014,"sku":"9781250294463","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250294463","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}