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The case of the three-toed tree sloth (Hank the cowdog #72)
By John R Erickson. 2018
"Pete the Barncat isn't known for his reliable story-telling, but when his report about a strange, tree-devouring creature is corroborated…
by another source--namely J.T. Cluck, the ranch's head rooster--Hank decides to investigate. However, just as the plot begins to thicken, Pete claims that it was all a joke and that the creature, a Three-Toed Tree Sloth, was really just a porcupine! Fortunately, Hank realizes that that's just what a sneaky cat would say to throw him off the trail, and his continued investigation soon leads him to a strange, bumbling little creature--the Tree Sloth at last! With the finely-tuned instincts of a Head of Ranch Security, Hank realizes that he must arrest this intruder! However, things don't turn out quite like he'd planned, and Hank soon has a very serious problem on his hands..." --back cover. For grades 3-6Atardecer en el pueblo fantasma (Magic tree house series. Spanish #10)
By Mary Pope Osborne. 2006
"When Jack and Annie explore the Wild West to solve another riddle, cowboy Slim Cooley mistakes them for horse thieves.…
They ride horses and face mustang rustlers and a ghost before leaving." -- Provided by NLSRed calico traded for young girl
By Martha Tannery Jones. 2010
Alabama, 1818. A father and mother die of yellow fever, leaving their baby girl alone. Choctaw Indians find her and…
name her Tishepa and raise her as their own. In 1831 the government orders the Choctaws to move to Indian Territory (Oklahoma). Before the tribe moves, Tishepa is discovered by a white doctor and her life is changed. Her uncle has taught her to always look for the good and she struggles to do so. When she realizes the good she decides she belongs to two races and has two families who love her. For grades 5-8The Golly Sisters ride again (I Can Read Level 3)
By Betsy Byars, Sue Truesdell. 1994
In this sequel to Hooray for the Golly Sisters! (DB 40050), May-May and Rose Golly continue their adventures with their…
traveling show. They learn that having a goat in the audience really does mean bad luck, they find a talking rock but disagree with it, they fight over who gets to play a princess, they go on a much-needed holiday, and they weather a thunderstorm. For grades K-3The Golly Sisters go West (I Can Read Level 3)
By Betsy Byars, Sue Truesdell. 1985
May-May and Rose Golly know their songs and dances and are all set to head west when their horse refuses…
to go. Once they learn the right words, they're off. But the two sisters still run into trouble because they get mad at each other over who starts the show and who will wear the blue dress. They get lost and sometimes they're afraid, but when they stop fussing, they have one adventure after another. For grades K-3The case of the double bumblebee sting
By John Erickson. 1994
As Slim and Loper prepare to help a friend with his spring branding for a few days, Hank the Cowdog,…
head of ranch security, sticks his head into a bumblebee nest and gets stung twice on the nose. Loper's wife, Sally May, takes Hank to the vet and tries to make him comfortable while he gets better. But she won't let him into the house until he gives her the "look of maximum woe and misery." For grades 4-7A different kind of hero (Accelerated Reader Bks.)
By Ann Blakeslee. 1997
Colorado mining town, 1881. Renny Sholto, twelve, often disappoints his father by being too softhearted. When Wong Gum Zi, a…
young Chinese immigrant, comes to town, Renny is the only one who accepts him. But their friendship causes Renny lots of trouble, especially with his dad. For grades 5-8. 1997Hoofbeats of danger (History Mysteries, American Girl)
By Holly Hughes. 1999
Red Buttes Station, 1860. Eleven-year-old Annie loves living on a Pony Express outpost in the Nebraska Territory. But someone is…
misusing her favorite horse Magpie, and Annie is determined to find out who the culprit is. For grades 4-7. 1999Sam's wild west Christmas (Dial Easy-to-read Ser.)
By Nancy Antle. 2000
On Christmas Eve, Sam and the members of his Wild West Show help a trainful of people who were robbed.…
Sam and Rodeo Rosie follow the robbers' trail and find that outlaws Flo and Bo have captured a "very unmerry-looking gentleman in a red suit." For grades K-3. 2000The devil in Ol' Rosie
By Louise Moeri. 2001
Oregon, 1907. When the horses run off this time, it is up to twelve-year-old "Wart" to round them up. Alone…
in the mountains, he suffers from cold, a lame horse, and a stalking cougar--but he doesn't want to let his father down. Some strong language. For grades 5-8. 2001Jess and the stinky cowboys (Easy-To-Read, Dial Ser.)
By Janice Lee Smith, Lisa Thiesing. 2004
When some smelly cowboys who refuse to bathe come to town while the sheriff is away, young Deputy Jess and…
Deputy Gussy, her aunt, must find a way to enforce the no-stink law. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2004Billy the Kid: a novel
By Theodore Taylor. 2005
Arizona, 1881. Young orphan Billy Bonney is persuaded to take part in his first train robbery, unaware that his cousin…
and best friend Willie Monroe is now the sheriff. Soon Billy's two-timing partners and Willie are chasing him down. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Outlaws of Time: The Last of the Lost Boys (Outlaws Of Time Ser. #3)
By N. D. Wilson. 2018
From the bestselling author of 100 Cupboards comes the spellbinding finale of the Outlaws of Time series, perfect for fans…
of Armand Baltazar’s Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic or Soman Chainani’s School of Good and Evil series.Alex always thought his life was boring at best. But when he learns that his favorite time-traveling heroes Sam and Glory are his real parents, Alex realizes he never needed to dream of an elsewhere. Just an elsewhen.But when Alex sets out to find Father Tiempo, he is ambushed and transformed into the powerful villain El Terremento. Now there’s not a second to waste.Unless Sam and Glory Miracle can stop the son they didn’t even know they were going to have—let alone lose—history will be unhinged, for good.The great turkey walk
By Kathleen Karr. 2001
Missouri, 1860. Simon, fifteen, has just finished the third grade for the fourth time, and his teacher thinks he should…
try something new. When Simon ends up at his neighbor's turkey farm and learns that turkeys are more valuable in Colorado, he decides to drive a flock to Denver--eight hundred miles away. If he makes it, he just might be a rich man. For grades 4-7Gib and the gray ghost
By Zilpha Keatley Snyder. 2000
In this companion to Gib Rides Home, Gib is leaving the orphanage for the second time to return to the…
Thornton ranch, where he cares for the horses. During a blizzard a beautiful gray thoroughbred, abused and hungry, finds his way to the stable. For grades 4-7. 2000Whitey takes a trip
By Glen Rounds. 1954
Dakota spring
By D. Anne Love, Ronald Himler. 1995
Caroline and Jess have lost their mother, and now their father has been seriously injured building a barn. Both children…
struggle to get along with their prim and proper grandmother, who has reluctantly come to their farm in the Dakota prairie to take care of the family. For grades 2-4The fourth and final installment in this choose-your-own-trail series takes you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right…
choices. The end of the Oregon Trail is near, young pioneer—the final leg of your journey starts here. But, do you have the grit to make it to Oregon City? The wild frontier is full of risks and unpredictable surprises! It's 1850 and you've been traveling for more than three months with your family, covered wagon, and oxen. There are holes in the bottoms of your shoes. You've faced grizzly bears, traded with merchants, and wild bandits. Oregon City is so close you can taste it, but there are still weeks of dangerous frontier travel ahead of you. So which path will you choose? With twenty-two possible endings, every decision counts!Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm
By Nate Davenport, Luke Freshwater. 2023
In this world of challenges, we all need a hero … and here comes Bryson the Brave Bison! In the…
face of a big storm, Bryson shows his crew and the entire herd, that you can get through anything with a little bravery and self-confidence.Follow one brave bison as he leads his herd to face a challenge and overcome it in this original rhyming story. Combined with dynamic artwork from New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey, this legend comes alive!Bryson the Brave Bison:is written in lyrical rhyme perfect for read-aloudsfeatures unique vintage style artwork from NYT bestselling artist Richard Cowdreyhighlights positive character traits such as bravery, courage, and trustis an ideal gift for any time of year From debut authors Nate Davenport and Luke Freshwater, Bryson the Brave Bison teaches children positive character traits such as bravery, honesty, and perseverance and shows them that with courage they can face the storms in life. Nate and Luke are good friends, intentional fathers, and business leaders who frequently speak about bravery and courage with their children and in business. Bryson the Brave Bison was inspired by Luke&’s service as a firefighter in Idaho and as an Army bomb squad leader in the war in Afghanistan.Luna Ranchera
By Rodrigo Morlesin. 2023
Welcome to the show! ¡Bienvenidos! This rags-to-riches tale of a doggy mother-daughter singing act in the Nuevo Wild West will…
enchant dog lovers, music lovers, and anyone looking for new Latinx voices.This spellbinding original story opens in a cantina crowded with desert animals, cowboys, and cowgirls all excited to see the glamorous Luna Ranchera mother-daughter singing duo. Long ago, Luna was down on her luck, starving and struggling to feed her pups, reduced to thieving from nearby ranchers. One day, escaping another heist, Luna has to hide in the worst possible place: on top of a beehive! She howls in pain so loudly, it carries all across the desert. It turns out Luna&’s musical wails are something special, captivating creatures far and wide. Her most rebellious pup, Ranchera, joins her, and soon the two become the famous howling singing act with the flea-bitten souls, Luna Ranchera! Immersive and unforgettable, with knockout, whimsical art, the tale ends with the lyrics to Luna Ranchera&’s most famous song. Perfect for fans of Coco and Soul.