Gold Fever

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Summary: Terrific rhyme
Review: A real pleasure to read, with vivid, bouncy rhyme and great illustrations. Jasper's encounter with the bear was a particular hit . A short, fun book -- parents take note!

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Summary: excellent book for entertaining and learning
Review: After my kids and I read this book, we all had a lot of questions about the Gold Rush and wanted to learn more. We found it funny and interesting. It's one my kids want to read over and over- probably because of her rhymes. This book makes an excellent birthday present too!

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Summary: Charming book that introduces history to young children.
Review: Gold Fever is a short, but unforgetable book. In very few words it tells the story of Jasper, who starts out to find gold in California but finds only hard, discouraging work. His return home to a loving family is a satisfying conclusion. An unusual view of history and one that young children can enjoy. I have read this book to second grade classes and the response has been delight and requests to "read it again". The pictures are just right and add delightful humor to the text.

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Summary: The California Gold Rush in rhyme
Review: Schindler's "scratchy" illustrations and Kay's sparse, effectual text unite to create a delightful picture book that begs to be read aloud. Add it to your library!

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Summary: Terrific rhyme
Review: Written in short, cryptic and perfectly rhymed and metered verse, Verla Kay's Gold Fever presents an amusing and authentic picture of the excitement and hardships of California's Gold Rush. The illustrations match the humorous text.