Goldtown Beginnings - Susan K. Marlow

nRush into adventure with Jem Coulter! nReaders ages 6-8 have gold fever! 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! n nNow 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. In Jem Strikes Gold, they'll meet Jem's best friend, a loyal pup named Gold Nugget. In Jem's Frog Fiasco, they slide into the swamp with Jem as he searches for his missing sister. Jem has to prove he's honest in Jem and the Mystery Thief and celebrates an exciting eighth birthday in Jem Digs Up Trouble. In Jem and the Golden Reward, kids will feel his panic when Nugget may have to leave forever. And in the final book of the series, they'll head into the wilderness with Jem and his pa in Jem's Wild Winter. n nGet ready to pan for gold with your friends in Goldtown Beginnings. It's history, mystery, and a whole lot of fun!n