Join 12-year-old Jem and his family as Goldtown tries to survive the sudden shutdown of the Midas Mine. Will this gold town turn into a ghost town? This guide for book two of the Goldtown Adventures, Tunnel of Gold, 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, Tunnel of Gold, 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.

Join 12-year-old Jem as he becomes “man of the family” when Pa escorts a prisoner to Sacramento. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty! This guide for book three of the Goldtown Adventures, Canyo of Danger, 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, Canyon of Danger, 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.