By the Great Horn Spoon
Brimming with humor and adventure, By the Great Horn Spoon takes place during the Gold Rush. The fast-moving plot follows the high spirited young Jack and his aunt’s faithful butler, Praiseworthy, as they set out to strike it rich in order to support the financially strapped and beloved Aunt Arabella.
As Jack and the loyal butler travel by sea and land, the pair meet a series of memorable characters. These include the daring, crusty sea Captain Swain, the diabolical Cut-Eye Higgins, and many more.
Note: This book is also in the Extension Package of Bigger Hearts for His Glory.
- About the author: Albert Sidney Fleischman (born Avron Zalmon Fleischman) was an American author of children’s books, screenplays, novels for adults, and nonfiction books. His works for children are known for their humor, imagery, and zesty plotting. He won the Newbery Medal in 1987 for The Whipping Boy. He also won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award in 1979 for Humbug Mountain.
