MIDDLE SCHOOL NONFICTION
G/E McKissack, Patricia. Best Shot in the West. Chronicle, 2012. 129p.
978-0-8118-5749-9. 19.99.
A small segment of African American history is noted in this graphic biography of Nat Love. To support his widowed mother, younger brother and parentless nieces, Nat becomes a cowpuncher, a skillful horse rider and an expert marksman. He earns the name "DEADWOOD DICK" when he wins every contest during a rodeo in Deadwood, S. Dakota. Since there isn't much text, this title might serve best to peak the interest of reluctant readers. Hopefully, they'd want to learn more details about a post Civil War cowboy. E.M. Roublow, LAPL, San Pedro Branch.
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VG = Very Good
G = Good
F = Fair
NR = Not Recommended
Second Initital (Reading Level):
A = Average Reading Level
E = Easy
M = Mature
“The views expressed are of individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of their respective institutions.”
For more information about YAR, please email Dora Ho at dorah2005@gmail.com