Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Horse Sense
Subtitled "the story of Will Sasse, his horse Star and the outlaw Jesse James", this book takes a small slice of the author's family history and weaves it into the story of the Northfield Bank robbery by Jesse James and his gang in 1876. This story is well stocked with adventure, horses, gunfights, and family conflict. Written by Jan Neubert Schultz, it could supplement a unit on Minnesota history.
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