Join 12-year-old Jem and his family as Jem works hard to accept his father's new (and dangerous) position as sheriff of rowdy Goldtown, California, in 1864. This guide for book one of the Goldtown Adventures, Badge of Honor, 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, Badge of Honor, 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.