Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal Contributor(s): Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux (Author), Christie, R. Gregory (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0822567644 ISBN-13: 9780822567646 Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2009 Annotation: Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Outlaws feared him. As a deputy U.S. Marshaland former slave who escaped to freedom in the Indian TerritoriesBass was cunning and fearless. When a lawbreaker heard Bass Reeves had his warrant, he knew it was the end of the trail, because Bass always got his man, dead or alive. He achieved all this in spite of whites who didnt like the notion of a black lawman.For three decades, Bass was the most feared and respected lawman in the territories. He made more than 3,000 arrests, and though he was a crack shot and a quick draw, he only killed fourteen men in the line of duty. Bad News for Outlaws reveals the story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2008001188 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 860(Not Available) |
Guided Reading: T (Grade 5) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.5" W x 11.9" L (1.10 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2012 Virginia Readers Choice Award, Nominee, Elementary, 2013 Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2012 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2011 IndieFab awards, Silver Medal Winner, Juvenile Nonfiction, 2009 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Seven to Ten, 2010 Land of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2010 Sequoyah Book Awards, Nominee, Children's, 2012 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-5, 2012 Golden Kite, Honor Book, Picture Bk Illustration, 2010 Coretta Scott King Award, Winner, Author, 2010 Spur Awards, Finalist, Storyteller, 2010 Rhode Island Children's Book Awards, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2012 New Mexico Book Awards, Winner, Children's Picture, 2010 |
Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/2009 pg. 39 Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2009 Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2009 pg. 698 School Library Journal 11/01/2009 pg. 134 Publishers Weekly 11/02/2009 pg. 52 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2010 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 26 Multicultural Review 08/01/2010 pg. 63 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 131426 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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Publisher Description: Coretta Scott King Author Award
Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Outlaws feared him. Law-abiding citizens respected him. As a peace officer, he was cunning and fearless. When a lawbreaker heard Bass Reeves had his warrant, he knew it was the end of the trail, because Bass always got his man, dead or alive. He achieved all this in spite of whites who didn't like the notion of a Black lawman. Born into slavery in 1838, Bass had a hard and violent life, but he also had a strong sense of right and wrong that others admired. When Judge Isaac Parker tried to bring law and order to the lawless Indian Territories, he chose Bass to be a Deputy US Marshal. Bass would quickly prove a smart choice. For three decades, Bass was the most feared and respected lawman in the territories. He made more than 3,000 arrests, and though he was a crack shot and a quick draw, he only killed fourteen men in the line of duty. The story of Bass Reeves is the story of a remarkable African American and a remarkable hero of the Old West. |
Contributor Bio(s): Christie, R. Gregory: - R. Gregory Christie's illustrations have earned him many awards, including a Caldecott Honor, many Coretta Scott King Honors, and multiple spots on the New York Times' annual Best Illustrated Children's Books lists. He lives in Georgia. Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux: -Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is the author of The Book Itch, as well as three Coretta Scott King Award-winning books: No Crystal Stair, Bad News for Outlaws, and Almost to Freedom. She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. Visit her online vaundanelson.com. |
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