The Legend of Bass Reeves: Being the True and Fictional Account of the Most Valiant Marshal in the West
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 137
Published: 2008
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"The Legend of Bass Reeves" by Gary Paulsen tells the remarkable story of Bass Reeves, one of the first black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi. Known for his bravery, cunning, and exceptional marksmanship, Reeves pursued outlaws across the treacherous landscapes of the American West. The narrative blends factual history with fictional elements, capturing the essence of his legendary status. Through vivid storytelling, Paulsen explores themes of justice, resilience, and the complexity of a historical figure who defied the odds, leaving an indelible mark on America's frontier history while battling prejudice and adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 12-14 years.
There are 137 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2008 by Turtleback Books .
Mr. Paulsen and his wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen, an artist who has illustrated several of his books, divide their time between their home in New Mexico, a boat in the Pacific, and adventures in the wilderness.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Golden Sower Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Golden Sower Award.
Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.