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  • Goldtown Beginnings: 6 Book Set (Susan K. Marlow)

    Rush into adventure with Jem Coulter!

    Goldtown, California in the 1800s is at the heart of the gold rush . . . and young Jem Coulter and his family are right in the middle of the action. And, boy, is there ever a lot of action!

    Now kids can dive into the fun. All six of Jem’s early adventures are available in a handy set, ready to keep kids reading for hours.

    Get ready to pan for gold with your friends in Goldtown Beginnings. It’s history, mystery, and a whole lot of fun!

    $27.50$29.99
  • Goldtown Beginnings: 6-Book Bundle (Susan K. Marlow)

    Rush into adventure with Jem Coulter!

    Goldtown, California in the 1800s is at the heart of the gold rush . . . and young Jem Coulter and his family are right in the middle of the action. And, boy, is there ever a lot of action!

    Now kids can dive into the fun. All six of Jem’s early adventures are available in a handy set, ready to keep kids reading for hours.

    Get ready to pan for gold with your friends in Goldtown Beginnings. It’s history, mystery, and a whole lot of fun!

    $23.40$39.00
  • Jem Strikes Gold: Goldtown Beginnings, Book 1 (Susan K. Marlow)

    Welcome to Goldtown, California, in 1859 – a motley collection of canvas tents and pioneer folks all trying to make a living during the gold rush.

    In a new six-book series by the ever-popular Susan K. Marlow, Goldtown Beginnings looks into the early years of Jem Coulter, hero of the Goldtown Adventures series. Full of characters young readers – especially boys – can relate to, this new series will capture imaginations and teach kids history in a fun, exciting way.

    $5.25$6.50
  • Jem’s Frog Fiasco: Goldtown Beginnings, Book 2 (Susan K. Marlow)

    In Jem’s Frog Fiasco, Jem needs to buy food for his dog, Gold Nugget. But try as he may, his panning just never leads to gold. When he asks for a job, Mr. Sims, the cafe owner, sends him out to catch bullfrogs for the menu. Money and frog catching – what a great solution for this active boy!

    But Nugget and Jem’s little sister, Ellie, get in the way and ruin his plans. When he argues with Ellie, she stomps off in a huff, and Jem can get back to work. He heads home with a bucket full of frogs and the knowledge that he’ll have plenty of cash for Nugget’s food.

    There’s just one big problem – no one knows where Ellie has gone. She’s disappeared! Search parties go out, but no matter where they look, there’s no sign of her. And Jem knows that it’s all his fault for yelling at her. Can he find Ellie before it’s too late?

    $5.25$6.50
  • Jem and the Golden Reward: Goldtown Beginnings, Book 5 (Susan K. Marlow)

    No one really knows where Jem’s beloved dog, Nugget, came from when Strike-it-rich Sam found him. Jem doesn’t care; he just knows he loves his pup. But now missing dog posters are going up around town–and the dog looks just like Nugget!

    It turns out the pooch is a golden retriever, a brand-new breed that’s very rare. A rich man from Scotland was visiting San Francisco when one of his dogs was lost in the mountains above Goldtown. There’s a reward for the dog’s return–and mean Will Sterling wants the money.

    Jem is desperate to keep his furry best friend, and he’s sure Nugget wants to stay with him too. But when he tries to hide out in the woods, he has no idea of the danger that awaits them!

    Please note: This title is on backorder from the publisher — expected arrival date is December 26.
    $5.25$6.50
  • Jem Digs Up Trouble: Goldtown Beginnings, Book 4 (Susan K. Marlow)

    Jem is turning eight years old. And there’s just one thing he wants for his birthday: a prospecting trip with Strike-it-rich Sam. With his grown-up friend to watch out for him, Jem’s parents say yes. It’s off for two weeks in the mountains to find gold!

    But this trip isn’t going as planned. There are more tall tales from Sam than there are deep pockets of gold ore. And the map to rich diggings they brought along doesn’t have any treasure at the end of it. Striking it rich is a lot harder than it looks.

    When they find an unexpected cache, things seem to be looking up. But Jem and Sam shouldn’t count their gold nuggets before they get home. An injury, a bad detour, and other problems plague them. Not only are they empty-handed, they might never make it home at all!

    $5.25$6.50
  • Jem and the Mystery Thief: Goldtown Beginnings, Book 3 (Susan K. Marlow)

    Jem can’t wait for school to let out for the year. Is there anything more boring than class when you could be outside? When rich boy Will brings a coin collection to school, it’s an exciting treat. It isn’t often the students get to see all that interesting money in one place.

    Then a silver dollar goes missing during recess–and Jem is blamed! After all, he’s the only one who went indoors on this sunny day. When a charm bracelet is stolen the next day, more fingers point his way.

    Jem knows he isn’t the culprit. But how can he prove it? To clear his name, Jem sets a trap for the mystery thief–his sister’s gold locket lays in plain sight on his desk as bait. Will it go missing too? Or will Jem’s good name be muddied forever?

    $5.25$6.50
  • Jem’s Wild Winter: Goldtown Beginnings, Book 6 (Susan K. Marlow)

    Winter in Goldtown, California, is rarely harsh. But this year snow covers the whole area. No one can get out to pan for gold in the icy creek for weeks on end. Then the weather turns warmer and flooding threatens to wash away the town’s tents–including the Coulters’ tent!

    There’s never been a winter like this in all Jem’s eight years. After the flooding, a new storm dumps two feet of snow on Goldtown, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to melt any time soon. That means all the wild critters are coming down to the low country looking for food to stay alive. It isn’t all bad, though–animals mean Pa can put out a trapline to make some money for the family.

    Jem goes along to help with the traps. But a sudden storm leaves them both stranded in the wilderness. What if they can’t make it out of the mountains and back home in time?

    $6.50