Nat Love was born in 1854 as a slave. After the Civil War ended, he worked hard to help support his family. After he won a contest for breaking horses, he decided to head out west and try to make his way on his own. Nat became a cowboy, and was so skilled at roping steer and shooting a gun that he won the Great Cowboy Games in Deadwood, South Dakota. After that, he was known as Deadwood Dick. Nat spent twenty years risking his life out in the west, facing torrential storms, stampeding buffalo, and vicious gunfights with bandits and various Indian tribes. This graphic novel is based on Nat Love's autobiography and the dramatic and colorful artwork skillfully reveals the exciting and dangerous events in his life. Nat Love was one of the few African American cowboys to gain notoriety, and this book does a great job of telling his story.

Similar books: Houdini: The Handcuff King by Jason Lutes; Saloons, Shootouts, and Spurs: The Wild West in the 1800s by Kenneth McIntosh

Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 9/28/2012

ISBN-10: 0811857492

ISBN-13: 9780811857499

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Binky the cat receives a membership to F.U.R.S.T.(Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel.) His mission is to blast off to outer space, so he constructs a spaceship in the privacy of his litterbox. Will Binky, who has never actually been outside, be ready for this adventure? This adorable story will appeal to cat lovers and anyone with dreams of adventure.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 11/17/2011

ISBN-13: 9781554533091

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Follow Bumperboy and his best pal, Bumperpup, on a journey to a mysterious and deserted land. The only signs of life are a lonely, but talkative, mountain called Jumbra, and marshmallow-like creatures called Grums. But something is threatening their world. Can Bumperboy help save the creatures from Dr. Yum?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/26/2009

ISBN-10: 0976661012

ISBN-13: 9780976661016

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On a school field trip to a sea inlet, Kate, Laura, and Yasmin are awakened at midnight by one of their fellow schoolmates, Dean, who tells them that he must return to 'Skull Island,' a rock island in the middle of the inlet. One of the other boys, James, hid Dean's camera on the island, and he must retrieve it, or get in trouble with his parents. Kate insists on accompanying him, so Yasmin and Laura insist on going as well. Six students end up attempting to cross the causeway to the island before it is submerged in the sea. Before they know it, James has seriously injured his leg, Yasmin and Eddie are missing, and the water has covered the causeway. Will they make it back from the island?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/26/2009

ISBN-10: 1598890298

ISBN-13: 9781598890297

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Claire leaves the big city for a small town with her parents, who open an organic bakery. The bakery is an immediate success, and Claire and her dog Bongo find lots to explore, and even a friend to explore with. But Mom and Dad seem to be arguing more than ever. When Mom leaves with a stranger, Dad stops baking and eating. Claire and her friend Jet start baking to get Dad back on his feet. Then Claire decides she needs to find her Mom. Jet and Bongo travel with Claire to the city. Where is Mom? Who is that creepy stranger she left with? Don't miss the recipes in the back ' Super Pizza Power Patties and more!

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 11/22/2011

ISBN-13: 9781554532865

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