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The True Story of Trapper Jack's Left Big Toe
By Wallace, Ian
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76131-493-6 978-0-76132-405-8
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2002
Gr 4-7 Josh's new friend, Gabe, tells him what sounds like a Yukon tall tale and the boys attempt to find out the truth behind Trapper Jack's amputated toe. Lost to frostbite, the "black and withered" appendage is kept in a tobacco tin at the Sourdough Saloon. When the youngsters convince Trapper Jack to let them see the real thing, a stray, three-legged dog runs away with the odd treasure. The boys are left with one last surprise when the wily old man reveals that he in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2002
According to legend, a Yukon trapper lost his big toe to frostbite, put it in a Prince Albert can, and left it at the Sourdough Saloon in Dawson City. Bold boozers of today can actually visit the saloon, request the toe in their drinks, down the disgusting libation (leaving the toe), and join the exclusive Sourtoe Cocktail Club. Wallace takes the lost-toe legend's grosser elements, which are right on target for nine...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
