Have I found a gold mine?
by Priscilla Galloway
Our Canadian Girl
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
In 1863, Lisa and her friend Archie dream of striking it rich with gold mining near their village. When Lisa's family buys a mining claim, they face a tough challenge from Greta, a sick girl who also has rights to the land. With Greta's kind gesture, Lisa's family can stay and Lisa gets the chance to learn all about mining and life on the frontier.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyAdventureHistoricalFrontier and pioneer lifeGold mines and mining
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Illness & Injury Family Change
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780143054467
- Pages
- 93
- Publisher
- Penguin Canada
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 13,992
Genres
Cariboo (B.C. : Regional district)
Subjects
Juvenile fictionGold discoveriesFrontier and pioneer lifeGold mines and mining