Gee, Michael Morpurgo tells a good story. Twist of Gold is about 70,000 words. It is a long read for a competent reader in upper primary and high school. When their mother is close to death, two young children travel to America to find their father. On their journey they have many adventures, but never give up hope, after all, they have their family’s golden torc, which keeps them safe!

This book is highly recommended. It is too long for a Year 4 reader, or even an average Year 5 reader.