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Best Shot in the West
The Adventures of Nat Love
By MCKISSACK, Patricia C. & McKissack, Frederick L.
- ISBN
- 978-0-8118-5749-9
- Publisher
- Chronicle
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Starred Review on May 1, 2012 | Graphic Novels
Gr 3 Up—Born into slavery in Tennessee, Love left home to seek work and eventually became an expert roper and marksman in the Old West, an acquaintance of legends such as Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid. This fictionalized biography is based on his memoir, published in 1907. Exciting episodes include bucking ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on February 1, 2012
Cowboys are one of our most resonant historical and cultural icons, and the reality of cowboy history can get lost in a mix of legend and tall tales. This historical-fiction graphic novel based on Nat Love, a contemporary of Billy the Kid, reminds modern-day readers that not all cowboys were white. Born a slave in 1854 Tennessee, Love barely scrapes by once he gains his freedom. But he quickly gains respect as an expert in breaking any...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
This enticing historical-fiction graphic novel reminds readers that not all cowboys were white. Born a slave in 1854...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on March 1, 2012
Based on real events, this graphic novel contains all the excitement of fictional accounts of the Wild West—with the added virtue of accurately undermining clichés and stereotypes. Nat Love is a convinci...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
