The Journey Of Little Charlie (Scholastic Gold)

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck -- the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina -- has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from the cap'n and his boss. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie... until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move -- and soon. It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck catches on...

• | Author: Christopher Paul Curtis
• | Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• | Publication Date: May 04, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 054515667X
• | ISBN-13: 9780545156677