Reynolds, Aaron and Illustrated by Barneda,
David Pirates vs. Cowboys 40 pgs. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2013. $13.24. Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G ; Violence: G.
Burnt Beard the
Pirate decides on Old Cheyenne as the place to bury his treasure. But resident bad guy,
Black Bob McKraw isn’t thrilled to see a pirate in his western town. With their
own unique ways of speaking –the two find out they can’t understand each other –and
the misunderstanding looks to be leading to an all out battle. Fortunately
Pegleg Highnoon comes to town –the world’s only pirate cowboy –with an idea how
to bring peace to Old Cheyenne.
My newest
favorite book –its reading was a highlight at our Cowboy Campfire Night at the
Library. It is hilarious, fun to read aloud, fun to listen to, well-written and
marvelously illustrated. Students love pirates and they love cowboys, and this
story brings them together in a fantastic way. Be prepared to bring your best
pirate and best cowboy voice, because this story will require both. Students
will be fighting over this book!
EL (K-3) –ESSENTIAL Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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