Badge of Honor (Goldtown Adventures)

Set in 1864 Goldtown, California, this story follows 12-year-old Jem Coulter and his sister Ellie as they discover a potential gold find on Cripple Creek spur amid the declining gold rush. With their father serving as sheriff, Jem faces dangers from outlaws and mysteries surrounding the drying creek and a missing prospector. As the plot unfolds, Jem learns that his father's sheriff badge symbolizes true honor.