"Jim Ugly," written by Sid Fleischman, follows the adventurous tale of a boy named Jim and his unconventional sidekick, a scruffy dog named Ugly. Set in the Wild West, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey filled with comic mishaps and heartwarming moments. Along the way, they encounter a variety of quirky characters and face challenges that test their friendship and courage. As they navigate the ups and downs of their escapades, Jim learns valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the bond between humans and animals. This engaging story captures the essence of adventure and the spirit of companionship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Turtleback Books .

The Newbery Award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, Sid Fleischman is an author of more than sixty children's books, as well as screenplays, novels for adults, and books on magic. He lives in California. P. I. Maltbie writes biographical stories and articles focusing on issues related to disabilities. Picasso and Minou was her first children's book. This book will be her second. Jos A. Smith is a well-known illustrator of numerous books for children, includes Abrams' Gregor Mendel and Circus Train. He is a professor of fine arts at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, where he has taught drawing, painting, and figure sculpture.