Discover the whimsical tale of friendship between one man and his gold pan and their journey in the wake of the Gold Rush.ampamp10ampamp10ampamp34A plucky pan is a prospectors devoted companion as they venture through the Alaskan interior. But when their search turns up empty Pan begins to wonder if heampamp8217s broken in this lighthearted glimpse into gold rush history.ampamp34New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Nonfiction Historyampamp10ampamp10ampamp34Though the story is humorous and the protagonist playful there is some meaty geology and history to be mined within including information on iron pyrite aka fools gold Drat and how to pan for gold. Souvas illustrations employ geometric shapes and a muted palette investing Pan with appealing personality via eyebrows eyes and mouth.