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The Balloon Boy of San Francisco

The Balloon Boy of San Francisco - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Dorothy Kupcha LelandAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2005-01-01Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:Tomato EnterprisesISBN-13:9780961735791ISBN-10:961735791UPC:9780961735791Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Action & Adventure, HistoricalBook Topic:United StatesSize:8.30 x 5.54 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.3902Product ID:SCT70AF1W1
In 1853, San Francisco newsboy Ready Gates lives up to his nickname. He's ready for anything--whether it's shouting the latest headlines from a street corner, sneaking onto a river boat to avoid paying the fare, or tracking down a missing gold miner. But when he crosses the bay to watch a balloon ascension, his adventures suddenly take an unexpected turn. Based on a true story, this book paints a colorful picture of daily life in San Francisco five years after the discovery of gold in California. It's drawn from newspapers, letters, diaries and many other historical documents.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Tomato EnterprisesISBN-13:9780961735791ISBN-10:961735791UPC:9780961735791Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Action & Adventure, HistoricalBook Topic:United StatesSize:8.30 x 5.54 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.3902Product ID:SCT70AF1W1
Dorothy Kupcha Leland is a Californian with a lifelong interest in the history of her state. She has worked as a freelance writer, newspaper columnist, media consultant and television news reporter. Her other books include Sallie Fox: The Story of a Pioneer Girl, A Short History of Sacramento, and The Big Tomato: A Guide to the Sacramento Region.
Publisher: Tomato Enterprises

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