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Children's Fiction Pre-confederation (to 1867)

Jo's Journey

by (author) Nikki Tate

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Mar 2006
Category
Pre-Confederation (to 1867), Westerns, Girls & Women
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551435367
    Publish Date
    Mar 2006
    List Price
    $7.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554696512
    Publish Date
    Mar 2006
    List Price
    $6.99

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Description

It's 1861 and orphan Jo has made it from Carson City, Nevada, to San Francisco without anyone figuring out that she's a girl in boy's clothing. When she hears talk of gold strikes in the Cariboo, Jo and her friend Bart sign on for what turns out to be a journey far more arduous and dangerous than anything Jo experienced as a Pony Express rider. Through it all, Jo keeps her true identity a secret. Strong men turn back but Jo forges ahead, unsure of what lies ahead but sure that her father and mother would be proud of her determination.

About the author

Nikki Tate was born in Birmingham, England, but spent her childhood roaming the globe. She is the author of nearly 20 books for young readers, many of which are about horses. Nikki has always enjoyed both writing and telling stories, as well as camping, kayaking and horseback riding. She currently hosts a book club called "Teens, Titles and Tate" on CBC Radio's All Points West. Nikki lives with her family (and her collection of goats, ponies, dogs, cats and assorted feathered friends) on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Visit Nikki's website www.nikkitate.com for more information.

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Awards

  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books

Excerpt: Jo's Journey (by (author) Nikki Tate)

I had felt almost smug striding into town, but leaving again made me realize that the wild country ahead was probably beyond my imagining. Already the way had been difficult, but judging by stories told by some of the men who had traveled this way before, only the very strongest, the most determined, survived to see the Cariboo. Would I be one of them?

Editorial Reviews

"A straightforward adventure story [that] does a good job of portraying the difficulties involved in the trek to the gold fields. Recommended."

CM Magazine

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