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The Last Ride of Caleb O'Toole
$11.99
Published: September 2013
SKU: 9781402281716
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Overview
Children's Book Winner of the Reading the West Book Award!
"I need you to be strong."
Caleb O'Toole could hear his mother's last words as clearly as if she was sitting right next to him. He promised her he'd keep his sisters safe. But safety is over a thousand miles away in the rugged Bitteroot Mountains—past dust-choked deserts and thorny tumbleweeds and as sun so hot, it's hard to breathe. Tornadoes and hungry wolves wait for them on the path ahead. But with the infamous Blackstone Gang hot on their trail, Caleb has no choice but to keep going. There's no telling how far the gang will go to keep their latest murder a secret. And Caleb is the number one witness to their crime.
Caleb O'Toole can hear his mother's last words: "I need you to be strong." and he can't let her down.
Product Details
- Paperback
- Case Count: 12
- Age range: 9-12
"The fast-paced adventure serves up a hearty history lesson with side dishes of political, social and environmental commentary. Realistic and complicated characters give the familiar story of the pioneer's journey fresh life. . . a suspenseful adventure with heart." — Kirkus Reviews
"The pace doesn't let up TV and film actor Pierpoint offers a rowdy Wild West adventure in his first book for children. . . Readers seeking action, history, and adventure aren't likely to mind. " — Publishers Weekly
"In this action-packed debut novel...Pierpont has created a suspenseful, enlightening read featuring worthy allies and wicked enemies. " — Booklist
"A pioneer story that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Part Wild West tale, part quest, part historical fiction, part family drama, the novel moves easily among the genresit is probably strongest as a Western, drawing detailed descriptions of lawless towns, packed saloons, and bloody gunfights. . . Caleb is a remarkable protagonist who gains considerable maturity over the course of the adventure, and his interactions with his sisters add warmth to the story. This isn't a historical lesson but an adventure, and it's a fine one at that, sweeping readers along with breakneck pacing. " — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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