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to strike it rich, two brothers escape an abusive father and set out on a treacherous journey to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush.


Desperate to get away from their drunkard of a father, elevenyearold Jasper and his older brother Melvin often talk of running away, of heading north to Alaska to chase riches beyond their wildest dreams.
The Klondike Gold Rush is calling, and Melvin has finally decided the time to go is noweven if that means leaving Jasper behind.
But Jasper has other plans, and follows his brother aboard a steamer as a stowaway,

Onboard the ship, Jasper overhears a rumor about OneEyed Riley, an old coot who's long since gone, but is said to have left clues to the location of his stake, which still has plenty of gold left.
The first person to unravel the clues and find the mine can stake the claim and become filthy rich.
Jasper is quick to catch gold fever and knows he and Melvin can find the mineall they have to do is survive the rough Alaskan terrain, along with the steep competition from the unscrupulous and dangerous people they encounter along the way.


In an endearing, funny, pitchperfect middle grade voice, Caroline Starr Rose tells another stellar historical adventure young readers will long remember.
Rose's historical novel of the Klondike gold rush features a plucky hero and is full of details from this short but intense episode in North American history.
I really enjoyed Caroline Starr Roses May B, written in free verse, so I wanted to try this book, which

is written in first person.
Jasper is set in the lates during the Klondike Gold Rush, It was interesting to read about this part of history and how it affected a great amount of people.
There is an Author's Note at the end, which supplies readers with interesting facts, It took me awhile to adjust to Jasper's way of talking bad grammar basically, but once I got over that, I had a good time reading this.
I recommend to readers who like adventurous stories and historical fiction, So good! I didnt know that much about the Gold Rush in the Klondike, but this novel brought it vividly to life.
I cant believe people actually survived the trek from Skagway to Dawson City, It sounded brutal and remote, The characters in this story came vividly to life in a wonderful way, Jasper and Melvin are sympathetic and fun, I loved the Sisters and SpareRib and Lord Avonmore, etc, The first few chapters were a slow go and I was concerned it was going to quickly be made clear that this would become a two star book review.
Glad I stuck with it and read the whole thing! "Jasper and the Riddle of Riley's Mine" ended up earning a three star rating for historical context and value.


After the first handful of chapters passes by the storyline picks up, Eventually you're flying down river hoping you'll be able to pull out of the water before the rapids and cold overtake 'ya.
It's a bumpy ride but also one that showcases brotherly love,

Conditions during the gold rush era were incredibly difficult, Few got rich and, there was definitely even fewer that got rich quick and, even fewer still who managed to keep and capitalize on their new found wealth.
Knowing this, beyond the home life from which the two brothers came from, there's an air of melancholy, depression, and desperation that's a constant background within the pages.
It's a dirty, ugly world despite the vast beauty,

The highlight of this book was found within the riddles, They were clever and good, The deciphering of the riddles, more than anything else, kept propelling this book forward, If it weren't for the riddles, and their air of mystery, I wouldn't have finished this book.


I appreciated how this book wound its way to its ending, Somewhat open ended but not without hope, Hope for the father that was left behind and hope for a future that's left to be discovered, defined, and lived by the brothers.


Losses and gains through it all, brotherly love remains, A good, middle grade, read, A solid three star book review, A rollicking, entertaining, and heartfelt adventure through the wilds of the Alaskan frontier, Two brothers down on their luck get gold fever and chase their dreams to the Klondike, Jasper is a unique narrator who will steal readers hearts from the very first page, When Jaspers older brother takes off for the Yukon to join the gold rush, Jasper joins him by stowing away on a steamer and then teaming up with him as they try to fend their way in the frontier ports and travel over the Chilkoot Pass to reach the creeks where gold was found.


Its an excellent adventure and would be a great Disney movie, like The Journey of Natty Gann.
What makes it work is a narrator you care about, visceral descriptions that anchor you in the scenes, the bond between the brothers, and interesting details about the ships, towns, and camps along the way.
Like when they work in a sawpit and help build a boat to take them down the Yukon.


It's a much more realistic novel than the cover lets on, With thieves and con men, harsh storms, and grim prospects and grim prospectors, it doesnt avoid the gritty reality of the times.
And with the cold and hunger, it's as much a survival story as an adventure tale, And yet theres also lots of uplifting moments of wonder, as when first seeing the mountains and herds of caribou.


There's also a map at the start and a great author's note at the end, which tells the history of the gold rush and the truth about the dozen of real life characters she placed in the novel, which gives it a real authenticity.
Wonderful MG adventure! This was a soso adventure story, but pretty hard to find believable at times on the heels of the long winter.
I probably wouldnt recommend, just because so many of the events seemed implausible, it felt like it detracted from the plot.
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This was such a good book! Right up my alley and full of twists! Dont want to spoil a whole lot.
This is definitely a good read and I recommend it if you like mining, gold rushes, and young boy protagonists.
An adventure story with a strong plot and SO much excitement, plus Caroline Starr Rose manages to paint the characters so well.
I really knew Jasper and his brother and many of the secondary characters, The dialog felt very authentic for two brothers and various bad and good guys searching for Klondike gold.
Highly recommended for young readers who like their stories fastpaced, and told with heart, .