"Shane and Other Stories" by Jack Schaefer features a collection of tales that encapsulate the spirit of the American West, with its rugged landscapes and complex characters. The most notable story, "Shane," follows a mysterious gunslinger who rides into a struggling homesteader's life, bringing both hope and conflict. As Shane confronts the forces that threaten the community, themes of heroism, honor, and redemption unfold. The narrative captures the essence of frontier life, blending action with profound moral questions, ultimately portraying the timeless struggle between good and evil in an unforgiving landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Teenage Fiction .

There are 192 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 1995 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Jack Schaefer was a journalist and writer known for his authentic and memorable characters set in the American West. Schaefer received the Western Literature Association's Distinguished Achievement Award in 1975 and the Saddleman Award in 1986 from the Western Writers of America. His popular Western novels include Shane (1949) and Monte Walsh (1963).