"Jim Ugly" by Sid Fleischman follows the adventurous journey of young Jim and his scrappy mixed-breed dog, Ugly. Set during the Wild West era, the duo finds themselves embroiled in a series of misadventures that test their courage and friendship. As they navigate a world filled with outlaws, treasure hunts, and unexpected challenges, Jim learns valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the bond between a boy and his dog. Through humorous and heartwarming moments, the story captures the spirit of adventure and the enduring love between a boy and his loyal companion. [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 131 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Perfection Learning .

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.