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Bad News for Outlaws

The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal

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Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the Coretta Scott King Award for her children’s book Almost to Freedom. Here she relays the extraordinary story of Bass Reeves, a lawman in the Old West who escaped slavery to become one of the most successful U.S. Marshals in history.

©2009 Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC Biographies Nonfiction Historical Black & African American History Law & Crime Law North America Multicultural Stories Social Studies Literature & Fiction Education & Learning

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“Here, children can saddle up with a genuine Western hero in a narrative that hits the bull’s-eye.” (Kirkus Reviews)
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A true story.
Written for kids but fine for their parents/adults too.
Good guys and bad guys.
Action.
A Black Hero.....A real-life Black hero.
Well presented.
A good choice.

Bad News is Good News

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good children's book on American history. Focusing on a single, simple story, the story allows kids to get a small bite of history without being overwhelmed or bored.

Good children's book

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My granddaughter really enjoyed the book and learned a lot. she could not believe some of things he did. very good read. learned a lot.

He was an awesome person.

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This is a short story about Bass. Any story about Bass is worth listening to in my opinion.

Bass Reeves

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The man and the real hero of the west, Bass Reeves! His real life exploits can be seen in Matt Dillion (Gunsmoke) and Wild Wild West. Give a listen and you will want more. I did, I even went to see his statue...totally awesome!

Bass Reeves' life was used for Gunsmoke's hero

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