A Trail of Broken Dreams : The Gold Rush Diary of Harriet Palmer
11 journalers for this copy...
These little Dear Canada books are great even for adults. I always learn something new about canadian history every time I read one.
Book description(from Chapters.ca)
Still reeling from the death of her mother, Harriet sets out on a dangerous journey -- disguised as a boy, since no "petticoats" are allowed on the trip -- determined to find her missing father in the gold fields of British Columbia''s Cariboo. The journey itself is incredibly difficult, and Harriet still has to find her father before the winter snows close down the entire Williams Creek area. Will she be able to find him, or will her journey be for nothing
Book description(from Chapters.ca)
Still reeling from the death of her mother, Harriet sets out on a dangerous journey -- disguised as a boy, since no "petticoats" are allowed on the trip -- determined to find her missing father in the gold fields of British Columbia''s Cariboo. The journey itself is incredibly difficult, and Harriet still has to find her father before the winter snows close down the entire Williams Creek area. Will she be able to find him, or will her journey be for nothing
Released at the Calgary Bookcrossing Meeting at the Joshua Tree Cafe for the Canadian theme. Enjoy :)
Once again I came to a BookCrossing meeting with the intention of not bringing home more books then I brought to the meeting. Apparently I can't count and brought home more than double. Oh well, another great meeting thanks ladies!
Journal Entry 4 by Crossing-Guard at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, June 11, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (6/11/2011 UTC) at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada
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I enjoyed this look at the Gold Rush from the perspective of a young girl. It is always nice to take a look back at Canada's history in a fun, non textbook way. This book will go to the June meeting where it will either go home with a reader to read prior to the July Canada Day Release Challenge or it will come back home with me.
Are you in the Calgary area and interested in meeting up with other Calgary BookCrossers? Please check out our facebook group, "BookCrossing Calgary" for details on how. Meeting are held on the second Saturday of every month at the Joshua Tree Cafe starting at 11am. New Crossers are always welcome.
Are you in the Calgary area and interested in meeting up with other Calgary BookCrossers? Please check out our facebook group, "BookCrossing Calgary" for details on how. Meeting are held on the second Saturday of every month at the Joshua Tree Cafe starting at 11am. New Crossers are always welcome.
I enjoy info fiction books and thought this one was nicely done. She has melded facts into an enjoyable story. Quick read.
Bringing this to the November meeting for those that wish to read this series. Releasing at the Joshua Cafe.
Picked up this book at the Calgary BookCrossing November meet-up. I loved the Little House on the Prairie books and this one kind of reminded me of those. Also, looks like a quick read.
Interesting little story about the gold rush in Canada. I expected some straightforward story about a girl travelling with her family, but she got to pretend she was a boy and that was different. It's cool that the author also worked in real people. Hopefully kids read this without thinking they're being forced to learn about history.
Journal Entry 9 by locker-monster at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Friday, January 13, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (1/14/2012 UTC) at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Releasing this book at the Calgary BookCrossing January meet-up. If it didn't go home with somebody it's on the bookshelf.
Another book for the herchellettes. I really enjoy these books as well.
This book has been in my home for a year and I found it tucked away in the girl's closet unread so I will bring it back to the group.
Journal Entry 12 by 
herchelle
at Cravings Market Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, February 8, 2014
herchelle at Cravings Market Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, February 8, 2014
Released 10 yrs ago (2/8/2014 UTC) at Cravings Market Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Bringing this book back to the group, nothing sadder than a book waiting on a shelf and no reader.
Picked up at the February meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers.
I love this series of Canadian YA books. They make learning Canadian history so accessible.
It is also great to have strong female characters for this audience and Harriet is brave, feisty and not to be stopped from her mission to find her father. A great story.
It is also great to have strong female characters for this audience and Harriet is brave, feisty and not to be stopped from her mission to find her father. A great story.
Taking to the April meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers, so it may find a new reader!
received book at Cravings Market Restaurant Calgary Alberta Saturday April 12, 2014
wonderful story of Harriet Palmer's childhood adventures in the Gold Rush Days in Western Canada.... hard life but full of amazing moments.
Safely in my hands
I think I am in a mood as books just not appealing to me that should! Returning back to group...
I am taking this book to our monthly bookcrossers meet up at Cravings - the second Saturday of every month- to pass on to the next reader.
Brought back home with me to hold for a future reader.
Journal Entry 22 by fracula at Little Free Library - Hanson Hollow in Langdon, Alberta Canada on Monday, June 29, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (6/29/2015 UTC) at Little Free Library - Hanson Hollow in Langdon, Alberta Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Released for the 2015 Canada Release Challenge
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Hello and congratulations!
You have not only found yourself a good book, but a whole community of book lovers dedicated to sharing books with each other and the world at large.
If you have not already done so, please make a journal entry so we know this book has found a new home. You don't need to join BookCrossing and you can remain completely anonymous. However, we encourage you to join so that you can follow this book's future travels. It's fun and free, and your personal information will never be shared or sold. If you decide to join, consider listing Fracula as referring you.
If it's not your cup of tea, pass it on and consider this as your invitation to the wonderful world of BookCrossing!
Enjoy. Good Book Karma to You!
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Picked up from a litle free Library for a future read and wild release.
Tervetuloa Bookcrossing! Kirja sinä pidät on nyt sinun - ilman ehtoja. Voit vapaasti nauttia siitä tai sitä pitkin, mutta jätä minullehuomautuksen tänne haluaisin tietää se on löytänytturvallisen uuden kodin. Jos päätät tehdä niin, voit jättäänimettömän huomata, tai voit rekisteröityä Bookcrossing, ja vastaanottaa hälytyksiä , jos tämä kirja päätyy ensi!
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Picked up from a litle free Library for a future read and wild release.
Journal Entry 24 by Crataegus at Keski-Suomen museo in Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi / Mellersta Finland Finland on Saturday, December 19, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (12/19/2015 UTC) at Keski-Suomen museo in Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi / Mellersta Finland Finland
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Released in Jyväskylä-halli. A fitting place for a pioneering book. I hope you enjoy. (The mannequins here are terrifying though.)
If you find this book, please consider leaving an entry (even anonymously) so that I, and the other bookcrossers that enjoyed this book previously, can know it is safe in a new reader's hands.
If you find this book, please consider leaving an entry (even anonymously) so that I, and the other bookcrossers that enjoyed this book previously, can know it is safe in a new reader's hands.
Journal Entry 25 by 
AnonymousFinder
at Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi / Mellersta Finland Finland on Sunday, January 31, 2016
AnonymousFinder at Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi / Mellersta Finland Finland on Sunday, January 31, 2016
Found the book at the Museum of Central Finland, Jyväskylä. Picked it up because at the quick look I thought it was a reprint of a real diary from 19th century. It was kind of a disappointment to find out it really was a youth fiction. I decided to read it anyway and it wasn't too bad. Actually I enjoyed reading it until the page 120. After that the author hurried the plot unnecessarily too fast to the conclusion.
Will release it at the Riihimäki railway station, Finland.
Will release it at the Riihimäki railway station, Finland.
Journal Entry 26 by AnonymousFinder at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Friday, April 15, 2016
AnonymousFinder at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Friday, April 15, 2016
Found it from the Riihimäki Railway Station when leaving home from work. I had only time to start it, seems like a very interesting story about a strange time in history. Also, i like the point of view, as there are not too many books written by woman from that period. I will leave it to the Paris Airport.
Journal Entry 27 by stefina71 at Aéroport de Paris - Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle, -- Airports & Planes -- France on Sunday, April 17, 2016
i work at the airport and found the book on board finnair...start reading it....
