Ian’s Golden Passage, Tanya's newest book with her co-author, Constance Bonanni, is a story within a story, delightful reading for children, teens and young adults.
In the 1960s, Ian stays with his aunt in California, awaiting the outcome of his mother’s risky surgery. Alone, afraid, and far from home, he starts 4th grade at a new school.
Hiding from a bully, he gets locked inside the school one weekend. There, he finds an ancient journal of a boy who a century before survived the California Gold Rush, a shipwreck, and the Civil War. As Ian reads of William Chase’s bravery, he gains confidence to face his new life.
Ian’s Golden Passage is inspired by the true story of the S.S. Central America and its buried California gold beneath the ocean.
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"The characters are delightful. It's very well written and sparks the reader's curiosity to learn more about William Chase. I purchased an extra copy and donated it to my children's school library so this book's warmth and charm could be shared with many students." -Pam
"I absolutely loved this book. I love the way the authors incorporated an old journal without letting the story lag. The journal meshed the lives of people spanning 130 years. The school janitor's demeanor was low key and not overwritten. It was a perfect blend of characters both dead and alive. I will miss these characters. Wonderful. This book should be in every classroom grades 4-7! I'll be watching to see the awards and honors this book garners." -Libladylib
"Eureka ! I finally found a book my entire class loved. My fourth grade class was enthralled with Ian's Golden Passage. They cheered when we picked it up and groaned when we had to put it down! The content goes well with 4th grade curriculum too." -Bernadette
"This book is not only educational, but fun to read! I was on the edge of my chair wondering what was going to happen next! I cried, laughed, and anticipated the next chapter. This is a great book for children to learn about the civil war and have fun while doing it! I highly recommend this book to teachers and children who are looking for action, history, life lessons, and entertainment." -Anonymous
"Eureka ! I finally found a book my entire class loved. My fourth grade class was enthralled with Ian's Golden Passage. They cheered when we picked it up and groaned when we had to put it down! The content goes well with 4th grade curriculum too." -Bernadette
"This book is not only educational, but fun to read! I was on the edge of my chair wondering what was going to happen next! I cried, laughed, and anticipated the next chapter. This is a great book for children to learn about the civil war and have fun while doing it! I highly recommend this book to teachers and children who are looking for action, history, life lessons, and entertainment." -Anonymous
