Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express (An I Can Read Book)

Coerr, Eleanor

ISBN 10: 0060233737 ISBN 13: 9780060233730

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1995

Synopsis

An easy-to-read adventure story based upon the legendary rides of Bill Cody journeys along his dangerous trail, where wolves, terrible storms, and an outlaw named Terrible Tod threaten to keep the mail from getting through on time.

About this title

About the Author:

Eleanor Coerr is the author of many books for young readers, including The Big Baloon Race, a Reading Rainbow book, Chang's Paper Pony, and The Josefina Story Quilt, a Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3?This easy reader relates the adventures of 16-year-old Bill Cody as he goes to work for the Pony Express. He is chased by thieves, caught in terrible weather, and stalked by wolves, none of which are mentioned in his letters home. The story is fast paced, exciting, and filled with terrific illustrations. Bolognese's use of heavy black outlined figures, often surrounded only by a large expanse of white page, is very effective. Unfortunately, a serious error appears. Bill travels from Red Buttes to Three Crossings station. When he arrives, he's told that a rider is sick and he needs to ride an additional 75-mile stretch. The text then states that, "Seven hours later, Bill made it to Three Crossings." Readers are bound to be perplexed by this statement and will be shuffling back through the pages to see what they missed. Too bad.?Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0060233737
• ISBN 13: 9780060233730
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Bolognese Don