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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)
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2009
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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


Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi.

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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