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", Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author (2010), Spur Award Nominee for Best Storyteller (Illustrated Children's Book) (2010), African American Picture Book Biographies, Power, Sister! I love the story of the skunk. Marshal, by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. Cancel anytime. Top positive review. The book isn’t over powering with information, but it recounts important moments in his life, and how he affected the world around him in a way that allows you to understand who he was, what he did and why he's important. It reads a lot like a tall tale, but the author assures us it's well researched. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt … by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson R. Gregory Christie ebook. In 1875, Bass was hired by Judge Parker to track down outlaws as a deputy U.S. marshal - and because he was smart, honorable, a crack shot, and knew his territory like the back of his hand, he became one of the most valuable of the 200 marshals patrolling 74,000 square miles of what would later be Oklahoma. Marshal Bass Reeves. Marshal Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Author, R. Gregory Christie, Illustrator, illus. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Marshal (Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux) - Kindle edition by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux, Christie, R. Gregory. Bad News for Outlaws reveals the story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West. This is "Bad News for Outlaws" by Currie Renwick on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Known for being incorruptible - he once arrested his own son, Benjamin, on a charge of murder - he won the respect of many of the people of the Territory, despite resistance (on the part of some) to the idea of a black lawman. At one point, his mom thought he was going to become a criminal! Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, … August 1st 2009 1) I had never heard of this man, and when I finished reading the book I felt like I learned everything I needed to know. Marshal Bass Reeves, a black man born into slavery who became the most successful lawman of the Wild West, bringing thousands of fugitives to justice through fear, cunning and respect despite an atmosphere of prejudice. Roustin' outlaws and all that. With a warrant out for her arrest, Bandit Queen Belle, a notorious outlaw, even turned herself in out of respect for Reeves. His reputation was so big he was able to cut a man down that a mob was lynching and ride off with him. The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. This book could be read to primary boys and girls, grades K-3. Bad News For Outlaws reveals the true story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. It could be for younger children or older depending on how advanced their reading level is. This book is informative about a man big in many ways. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. ", Outstanding book about a black man who, for some 30 years, was a deputy U.S. Marshall in the Indian Territory, which later became the state of Oklahoma. Pardon the pun, but Bad News for Outlaws is an arresting book. Law-abiding citizens respected him. Bad News for Outlaws is historical multicultural book about the life and legend, Deputy U.S. I am pretty close to loving this book. He couldn't be bribed." Read a sample Read a sample Description; Creators; Details; Reviews; Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. So cunning that when he was given warrants for outlaws to capture them, those outlaws were considered as good as caught because Bass Reeves always got his man. Bad News for Outlaws. by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson R. Gregory Christie ebook. Erin! About the Book: Bass Reeves was a former slave who became a U.S. Deputy Marshal. The illustrations are made with big brush strokes across the page. In 1875, Bass was hired by Judge Parker to track down outlaws as a deputy U.S. marshal - and because he was smart, honorable, a crack shot. For a full explanation see my review for. For classroom and reading resources, click here. Wondering if Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves is OK for your kids? The illustrations in the book utilizes solely primary colors, which I believe show the simplicity of the time. Outstanding book about a black man who, for some 30 years, was a deputy U.S. Marshall in the Indian Territory, which later became the state of Oklahoma. His use of disguises and unflappability are a great read. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt … Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. They were very colorful and went well with the part of the story they were representing. The true story of African-American U.S. Deputy Marshall, Bass Reeves, who administered law in the Old West with compassion, fairness, and lawfulness. 2009 ALA Notable Children's Books Winner. This is the story of Bass Reeves, who escaped from ... Consulter l'avis complet. Switch payment method. He lives in Georgia. But she's inconsistent in its use, and some of the now-obscure terms (Bass Reeves is said to have "forked" his horse, which means that he sat on it) that she uses, which are helpfully explained in a glossary, are not bolded in the text, which means you have no idea that any help is on offer. Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall (Book) : Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux : Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi. Age Range: 8 - 12 years. Born into slavery in Texas, in 1838, Bass Reeves would go on to become one of the most celebrated U.S. Bad news for outlaws : the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson Recounts U.S. I love that this story shows the flip side of Little House on the Prairie. 2) I loved the way it was written. Belle Starr turned herself in when she heard Bass had her warrant. At one point, his mom thought he was going to become a criminal! This book tells the story of Bass Reeves, who was born into slavery in 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas. Best of all, at the end she provides a photo of the real Bass Reeves, plus a glossary, timeline, and lots of web sites and book. It also words things in a way that takes you to the time period when Bass was living. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Bass Reeves was one of the first black U.S. A terrific introduction to Bass Reeves, a legendary Marshall in the latter part of the 1800s in the territory that would become Oklahoma. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Parcourez la librairie en ligne la plus vaste au monde et commencez dès aujourd'hui votre lecture sur le Web, votre tablette, votre téléphone ou un lecteur d'e-books. Marshal's west of the mississippi. Escaping from slavery in 1838, Bass Reeves went on to become one of the most feared deputy U.S. marshals in the Indian Territory, living among the Indians before Judge Isaac Parker hired him as a lawman in 1875. Belle Starr turned herself in when she heard Bass had her warrant. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. He was a man of integrity, very tall, and very well-respected. Marshal west of the Mississippi. I liked how they took up the entire pages in the book and the painted medium used. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. 3) The illustrations. As promised, this is the remarkable, true story of a man born in slavery in 1838, who flees to the West and is hired by a U.S. judge to bring law and order to territory that is now Oklahoma. Happy Women's History Month! Visit her online vaundanelson.com. After the war, he bought a farm, married, and "true to the song of his life, Bass had a big family" - 11 children. When one of his sons killed his wife, Marshall arrested his son and stayed by him. Book Info: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. 20 New Books on Women’s History. Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall (Book) : Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux : Recounts the life story of U.S. November/December 2009 Ashley Briggs. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed … For a short time, he lived within tribes and started to make l. The book, “Bad News for Outlaws”, describes the life of Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves. At one point, his mom thought he was going to become a criminal! Born into slavery, Bass saw freedom once the Civil War was over, and he was sought for this tough, grueling job because of his moral ethic and adherence to law. 5.0, 7 Ratings; $9.99; $9.99; Publisher Description. I love that Bass Reeves was a real guy, a tall black man with a bushy mustache and a deputy's star, way back when in Indian Territory. You will have to read about Marshall Reeves online to find out his Godly character though. I thought this was a very good bio and I learned something new by reading it. I love that this story shows the flip side of Little House on the Prairie. Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. That's insane. Only one photograph of Reeves was included in the book, but there were many eye-catching illustrations to support the text. He became admired among his community, as well as in the outlaw circuit. Subscribe. One night, Reeves, who was a surly tall man, hit his owner and fled towards Indian Territory. In order to catch outlaws, Reeves wore a variety of disguises and went to extreme lengths to track down outlaws in the area. While this book is a picture book it is a nice overview of his life. The book uses "old West" language to tell the story of Reeve's exciting life capturing criminals. Law-abiding citizens respected him. Marshal west of the Mississippi. After Oklahoma became a state he hired on with the Muskogee police force. 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