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Set in 1898, the story follows 12‑year‑old Bucky and his family as they travel to Alaska in search of gold. The treacherous journey takes them through deadly storms and numbingly cold terrain, culminating in a six‑hour, nonstop climb up a steep mountainside while carrying heavy backpacks. Readers witness the harsh realities of frontier life and the determination required to pursue a dream of wealth in the untamed wilderness.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Barthe DeClements
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