Gold Rush Girl
Gold Rush Girl by Avi, published by National Geographic Books on May 3, 2022, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages. This historical fiction transports readers to San Francisco in 1848, where the determined protagonist, Victoria Blaisdell, embarks on an unexpected adventure to rescue her brother. With a desire for independence and a thirst for adventure, Tory defies societal norms by stowing away on her father’s ship, setting the stage for a journey filled with peril and discovery.
In this narrative, readers will encounter a vividly depicted world of 19th-century America, where Tory navigates the chaotic streets of San Francisco, filled with both danger and opportunity. As she searches for her kidnapped brother, the story explores themes of family and resilience amidst the backdrop of the Gold Rush era. Avi’s storytelling is marked by rich details and suspense, making this a captivating exploration of a young girl’s quest for freedom and her unwavering love for her sibling.
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Newbery Medalist Avi brings us mud-caked, tent-filled San Francisco in 1848 with a willful heroine who goes on an unintended — and perilous — adventure to save her brother.
Victoria Blaisdell longs for independence and adventure, and she yearns to accompany her father as he sails west in search of real gold! But it is 1848, and Tory isn’t even allowed to go to school, much less travel all the way from Rhode Island to California. Determined to take control of her own destiny, Tory stows away on the ship. Though San Francisco is frenzied and full of wild and dangerous men, Tory finds freedom and friendship there. Until one day, when Father is in the gold fields, her younger brother, Jacob, is kidnapped. And so Tory is spurred on a treacherous search for him in Rotten Row, a part of San Francisco Bay crowded with hundreds of abandoned ships. Beloved storyteller Avi is at the top of his form as he ushers us back to an extraordinary time of hope and risk, brought to life by a heroine readers will cheer for. Spot-on details and high suspense make this a vivid, absorbing historical adventure.
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