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Crows & Cards
By Helgerson, Joseph
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-61888-395-0
- Publisher
- Houghton
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2009
Gr 4-8 It's 1849, and though 12-year-old Zeb would rather remain in their familiar log cabin with his six siblings, Pa places him onboard a steamship bound for St. Louis and Great-Uncle Seth's tannery to learn a trade. Feeling lonely and unhappy about the prospect of working "with a bunch of smelly old hides," Zeb is thrilled when a fine gentleman strikes up a conversation with him. Chilly Larpenteur's specialty is helping wealthy travelers share t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
In 1849, twelve-year-old Zeb Crabtree takes a little trip down the Mighty Mississip, innocent, alone, and with seventy dollars in cash with which to pay his tanner's apprenticeship fee. No sooner has he boarded the side-wheeler Rose Melinda than he meets up with a crafty gambler and grifter extraordinaire, one Charles "Chilly" Larpenteur. Zeb (figuratively) and his money (literally) make their way into Chilly's pocket, with the la...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
In 1849, twelve-year-old Zeb Crabtree meets gambler and grifter extraordinaire Charles "Chilly" Larpenteur. Zeb, after losing his money, is seduced...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
