50 pages • 1 hour read
Will HobbsJason's Gold
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Jason's Gold by Will Hobbs follows 15-year-old Jason Hawthorn as he travels to the Klondike goldfields in 1897, seeking wealth and adventure. Jason faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, unreliable companions, and personal hardships, all while meeting various allies and foes. Ultimately, Jason discovers that human connections and personal growth are more valuable than riches. This novel includes depictions of death by suicide, animal abuse and death, murder, and offensive language about mental health and Indigenous people.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Will Hobbs' Jason's Gold reveal a generally positive response. Readers praise its adventurous plot, strong historical detail, and engaging protagonist. However, some critique arises regarding predictable story elements and a slow start. Overall, fans recommend it for young adults interested in historical adventures, despite a few pacing issues.
Who Should Read Jason's Gold?
Readers with a thirst for adventure and historical fiction, particularly those between ages 10-14, will be captivated by Will Hobbs' Jason's Gold. Fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and Jack London's The Call of the Wild will find a similar spirit of survival, exploration, and youthful determination in this thrilling Klondike Gold Rush tale.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
860LBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Identity: Indigenous
Life/Time: Coming of Age