"Bandit's Moon" by Sid Fleischman is an adventurous tale set in the Wild West, where a young boy named 12-year-old "Zachary" becomes entangled with the notorious outlaw, Bandit King. After running away from home, Zachary's journey leads him to discover the real meaning of bravery and friendship. As he navigates a world filled with danger, he learns about loyalty, the consequences of crime, and the importance of standing up for what's right. Through a mix of humor and excitement, Fleishman captures the spirit of adventure and the complexities of growing up in a tumultuous era. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 136 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 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. Jos. A. Smith has illustrated many popular picture books, including Goblins in Green (by Nicholas Heller, Greenwillow Books), A Creepy Countdown (by Charlotte Huck) and Clay Boy (by Mirra Ginsburg). He is also the author of a book on drawing, The Pen and Ink Book (Watson Guptill). He lives in New York.