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product_id: 3243483
title: "By the Great Hornspoon!"
price: "NZ$19"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3243483-by-the-great-hornspoon
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# By the Great Hornspoon!

**Price:** NZ$19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** By the Great Hornspoon!
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3243483-by-the-great-hornspoon)

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## Why This Product

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## Description

For fans of I Survived and Dear America, this rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush is a classic tale from the award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, with illustrations from beloved children’s artist Brett Helquist (A Series of Unfortunate Events). Jack’s aunt is in trouble. Even after she sells her beloved mansion, she still doesn’t have enough money to pay off all her debts or, more importantly, to take care of twelve-year-old Jack and his two sisters. Luckily Jack has a plan! He’s going to strike gold. Setting out from Boston with his stuffy but trusty butler, Praiseworthy, the two of them stow away on a ship bound for California—and the Gold Rush. Along the way they’ll meet sailors, miners, outlaws, and wild animals. But will it all be worth it when they strike it rich? Full of action, danger, and intrigue, this historic adventure paints a vivid picture of the old west, and continues to entertain children of each new generation. Perfect for… ★ Adventurers! ★ Cowboy enthusiasts ★ Classroom reads ★ Budding history lovers ★ Californians

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,848 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Children's 1800s American Historical Fiction #309 in Children's Classics #392 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,543 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***1 on May 24, 2025*



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*by R***K on January 8, 2024*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on April 19, 2026*



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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-06-05*