By the Great Horn Spoon!

Recommended For: All Ages, Page Mages (7-10 year olds), Ink Drinkers (11-12 year olds)

Topics Explored

• Gold
• The Gold Rush

Overview of By the Great Horn Spoon!

Join Jack, the twelve-year-old, as he goes to California in search of gold. When Jack's aunt is forced to sell her beloved mansion but is still unable to raise enough money to pay her debts, he goes to California in search of gold to help her. Joined by his trusty butler, Praiseworthy, Jack finds adventure and trouble at every turn. Will Jack strike gold in San Francisco or come home empty-handed?

About Ink Drinker Guides

This Ink Drinker Guide is a monthly guide that explores rabbit trails into science, history, geography, language arts, cuisine, handicrafts, art, and games from a read-aloud chapter book. Bookish Adventure is a complete curriculum, except for math and phonics, that needs to be explored individually, depending on your child's current level. 

Included in this guide:

• Planning tools for a peaceful homeschool
• Book menu and morning basket suggestions
• Printable poem and illustrations
• Monthly overview and weekly plans
• Book club party planner and suggestions
• QR codes and hyperlinks for printed and digital use
• Optional activities for flex days and deeper learning
• Multimedia list of videos and podcasts

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