Gillian Richardson

A passion for reading about nature, science, and history led Gillian Richardson to write over 20 children's books, including both fiction (novels, picture books, chapter books, short stories), and nonfiction. Bestsellers, Kaboom! Exploions of All Kinds, and 10 Plants That Shook the World, won international awards. Recent ebook publications include Ollie Buggins, Detective? and Take Me With You (chapter books for ages 6-8), An Instinct for Survival: ten nature adventures (a collection of short stories for ages 9-12) and Seasons at Shiregreene (a memoir for older readers). Now, this former Teacher-Librarian and writing instructor presents Chasing Gold, an historical fiction chapter book based on actual events during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897. Meet characters inspired by the author's family history, and experience the challenges of an exciting time in Canada's past in this story for readers ages 8-10.