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By The Great Horn Spoon! Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: Sid Fleischman
By The Great Horn Spoon! (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Sid Fleischman Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Willard E. Lape, Jr and the Full Cast Family Publisher: Full Cast Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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Publisher Description

One of Newbery Medalist Sid Fleischman's most beloved books, this rip-snortin' saga of a young man and his butler bound for California during the great Gold Rush was just made to be read by a full cast. Our collection of coots, codgers, geezers, and outlaws will have you laughing out loud...when you're not holding your breath in suspense!

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"One of my favorite authors, this book was a favorite of mine to read in the 4th grade classroom. This kids all loved it, and I loved reading it. The characters are great and the adventure and mishaps are fun to follow. The butler and his small master are on a ship bound for California to strike it rich in the gold rush so that they can save the boy's aunt's house where he lives with his sister and Aunt. It is a fun read and the boy grows up a lot out west, as does the Butler - Praiseworthy. A fun quick read!"

— Jordan (5 out of 5 stars)

By The Great Horn Spoon! (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.31428571428571 out of 54.31428571428571 out of 54.31428571428571 out of 54.31428571428571 out of 54.31428571428571 out of 5 (4.31)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this is a great book to read to your 4th grader. Well because that is what I did exactly. Both he and I enjoyed learning the story of Praiseworthy and Jack and their adventures in going to California for the gold rush. It even kept me the adult entertained it definetly will keep a child's attention to. A fun addition to read when studying about the gold rush. "

    — Melinda, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The whole family loves full-cast audiobooks. They are so well done. This classic does not disappoint. It is perfect for the entire family. "

    — Linda, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really actually enjoyed this book considering it was a school book! "

    — Ruthie, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fabulous book! A humorous twist on the California Gold Rush. Loved it. "

    — Julia, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tall-tale fun, but also historically educational. "

    — Charis, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " About a child and his butler in the Cali. gold rush "

    — 1+1=42, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very well done story of the California Gold Rush. Fun! My kids were reading it, and they got me to participate. I'm so glad I did. "

    — Michelle, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " sometimes when my teacher was reading it, i got bored. "

    — Nessie, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great for 4th Graders in California. "

    — Dylan, 9/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " ooooooo this one was soooooo funny!!!!! "

    — Tallis, 8/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Boy's comments: "I liked it because it had a lot of action and funny parts." "

    — Troye, 6/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " GREAT LOVE IT "

    — 5/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked when Jack tried to save a pig from the cook. Praiseworthy is a cool dude. You gotta read this book. I guarantee you will rate it a five. "

    — Googie, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this aloud to my five kids for our homeschool and my kids LOVED it! Fleischman is one of our favorites! "

    — Katharine, 4/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " fun, historical fiction, adventures and stuff, i read it mmmm about 20 years ago? i loved it, bet it's still fun "

    — David, 1/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really good book about a boy and a butler in the California gold rush, trying to strike it rich! "

    — Ella, 12/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My 11 year old read this last summer. I thought maybe we could read it as a family, but I think it's still too hard for the younger ones. So I decided to read it. It was cute and good. I liked all the cleaver things Praiseworthy and Jack came up with. Good fun read. "

    — Christa, 12/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good historical fiction for kids. "

    — Belinda, 12/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this little known book out loud to my fifth grade class. It was recommended to me by a local librarian. We absolutely loved it! The characters are so lovable and the story is full of surprises with a great ending. Although it's a children's book, I would recommend it to any reader! "

    — Kristine, 11/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A fourth grade class book -- that Tanner really enjoyed. "

    — RobesonBoys, 9/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is such a great book! Just dont watch the movie. "

    — Lindsay, 8/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Probably the best book I read in the 5th grade. I mean, I still remember it, right? "

    — Ingrid, 6/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A quick read and a peak at the excitement of the gold rush. "

    — Tessa, 7/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good read when I was about 10. "

    — Stven, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The whole family loves full-cast audiobooks. They are so well done. This classic does not disappoint. It is perfect for the entire family. "

    — Linda, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A rollicking book, full of adventures. Great for boys, if you're looking for something along that line. "

    — Laura, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a bad book. A bit rollicking and quick paced. A decent read all around. Just not enough depth to warrant classic treatment. "

    — -kevin-, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this about 40 years ago as a kid. Every time I read it to my fifth grade class, I find something new to enjoy. A classic sleeper of a tweener chapter book. "

    — Dave, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What fun! This tale puts the reader right in the midst of the Gold Rush. I wanted to dig for gold! :) "

    — Yeva, 10/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " favorite book when i was a young history nerd. as opposed to an old history nerd. "

    — Laurencbiggs, 8/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very well done story of the California Gold Rush. Fun! My kids were reading it, and they got me to participate. I'm so glad I did. "

    — Michelle, 8/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My 11 year old read this last summer. I thought maybe we could read it as a family, but I think it's still too hard for the younger ones. So I decided to read it. It was cute and good. I liked all the cleaver things Praiseworthy and Jack came up with. Good fun read. "

    — Christa, 7/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great for 4th Graders in California. "

    — Dylan, 7/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read this the last two years with my class, and we all get a kick out of the fantastic writing, subtle humor, and Jack's wide-eyed innocence. However, I must admit that I am secretly in love with Praiseworthy. Why, oh why is he only a fictional character? "

    — Megan, 7/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you are a teacher in California teaching 4th grade, then your students will enjoy this book. Great ending! "

    — Mell, 5/15/2010

About Sid Fleischman

Sid Fleischman (1920–2010) wrote more than sixty books for children, adults, and magicians. Among his many awards was the Newbery Medal for his novel The Whipping Boy. The author described his youth as a magician and newspaperman in his autobiography The Abracadabra Kid.