The Legend of Bass Reeves (Paperback)
| Author: Gary Paulsen |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
ISBN-10: 0553494295
ISBN-13: 9780553494297
Sku: 204662941
Publish Date: 1/8/2008
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 6.25H x 7.25L x 0.5T
Pages:
137
Age Range:
14 to College
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| Recreates the mythology of U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, a black man born into slavery who became the most successful lawman of the Wild West, bringing hundreds of fugitives to justice with such courage and honor that he became a legend. An ALA Notable Book. Jr Lib Guild. Reprint. *Author: Paulsen, Gary *Publication Date: 2008/01/01 *Number of Pages: 137 *Binding Type: Paperback *Language: English *Depth: 0.50 *Width: 4.25 *Height: 6.75 |
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Recreates the mythology of U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, a black man born into slavery who became the most successful lawman of the Wild West, bringing hundreds of fugitives to justice with such courage and honor that he became a legend. An ALA Notable Book. Jr Lib Guild. Reprint. |
Author Bio
Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen is the author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor Books.
Praise
"Closing with reconstructed versions of some of Reeves' astonishing exploits as a lawman, the author makes his case convincingly while dishing up a stirring tale of adventure."
06/01/2006
"Paulsen's telling is rich in both vivid and gory historical detail...Completely captivating--begs to be made into a movie."
07/01/2006
"Effectively conveying Reeve's thoughts and emotions, the author shapes an articulate, well-deserved tribute to this unsung hero."
07/31/2006












