At Roundtable Reading, young readers read aloud to one another from the opening pages of a good book. Children who participate will receive a copy of the book to continue reading at home. No advance sign-up needed; just show up promptly at 2:30 ready to read!

Jack’s aunt is in trouble. Even after she sells her beloved mansion, she doesn’t have enough money to pay off her debts or to take care of twelve-year-old Jack and his two sisters. Luckily, Jack plans to strike gold! Setting out from Boston, he and his stuffy but trusty butler, Praiseworthy, stow away on a ship bound for California, and the Gold Rush. Along the way, they meet sailors, miners, outlaws, and wild animals. But will they strike it rich?