Join 13-year-old Jem as he and his family travel to Sacramento with a precious load of gold from the newly up-and-running mine. Can Jem's sheriff father keep the gold from being stolen by the Knights of the Golden Circle? This guide for book four of the Goldtown Adventures, River of Peril, dives into high-interest language arts activities for middle-grade readers ages 9-13. Activities focus on reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary building, writing skills, along with interesting behind-the-scenes historical topics (gold rush), geography, and more! The middle-grade book, River of Peril, is available from online bookstores everywhere. This guide includes a daily schedule and answer key. Links to free online enrichment are scattered throughout the guide.