Library's review
Bass Reeves escaped from slavery to become a feared and revered peace o cer. He became a hero of the Old West, carrying out over 3,000 arrests.
Lexile
860L
Publication
Carolrhoda Books (R) (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
This biography profiles the life of Bass Reeves, a former slave who was recruited as a deputy United States Marshal in the area that was to become Oklahoma.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2012)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2012)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2012)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2012)
Bluestem Award (Nominee — 2012)
Golden Kite Award (Honor — 2010)
Coretta Scott King Award (Winner — 2010)
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book — 2010)
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award (Honor — 2011)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Children's Book Award — 2012)
Spur Award (Finalist — 2010)
CCBC Choices (2010)
Great Reads from Great Places (New Mexico — 2010)
Notable Children's Book (2010)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 11.82 inches
ISBN
0822567644 / 9780822567646
DDC/MDS
| 363.282092 |
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