Hunter's gold; Simpson, Roger John, 1944-; 1976; 868637904; 2014.1.1313
Hunter's gold
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About this object"Set in New Zealand in 1860, 13 year old Scott Hunter goes in search of his father, a gold prospector, after his father's personal belongings return home without him. Amidst the turmoil of the Otago Gold Rush, Scott sets off to Tucker's Gully to find his father, and en route becomes involved in some dangerous and tricky situations when he encounters thieves, a magician and a variety of other characters. On arriving at his destination, Scott finds that his father's colleague has been murdered and as Scott's father hasn't been seen for some weeks, has become the prime suspect, and there's a price on his head"--"--From description of original television series. "This version of the television script written under the editorial guidance of Roger Simpson by Phillipa Mansfield."
Date Made1976
PublisherHeinemann
Publication PlaceToronto
Subject and Association KeywordsGold mines and mining -- New Zealand -- Children's fiction
Subject and Association KeywordsOtago (NZ) -- Children's fiction
Subject and Association KeywordsChildren's stories, New Zealand
Named CollectionThomas & Bridget Gallagher Library
Object Type ISBN/ISSN868637904
Object number2014.1.1313
Spine Label81
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Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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