Annie Oakley (Robbie Readers) (Robbie Readers)

By Whiting, Jim

Publishers Summary:
Annie Oakley had a difficult childhood. Her father died when she was six. She had to live with other people. One family mistreated her. They even threw her out of the house in the middle of a snowstorm. But Annie had a natural gift for shooting. She used this gift to defeat a traveling marksman named Frank Butler. Soon she married him. She also became his partner in shooting exhibitions. Then she joined Buffalo Bill s Wild West Show. This was a traveling show featuring acts that showcased the Western frontier. Annie soon became one of the most famous acts. People were amazed that a woman was such a good shot. Annie was proud of her accomplishments. She knew that many women looked up to her. She always set a good example for them.

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ISBN
978-1-58415-477-8
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Gr 2-4 These easy-to-read titles provide basic introductions to key American figures. Sporting a large font, plenty of white space, and boldface glossary words, they will fill a need for collections in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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