Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express (An I Can Read Book) [Library Binding]

Eleanor Coerr (Author), Don Bolognese (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1995 | Age Level: 5 and up | Series: An I Can Read Book

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.

Editorial Reviews

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
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-4. Lots of pictures in warm tones, generous leading, and a page layout that allows usually no more than seven words on a line will encourage kids ready for beginning chapter books to give this Old West yarn a try. Of course, the adventures of 15-year-old Billy (based on legends associated with Buffalo Bill) will be the real draw, especially for boys. The characters are definitely stereotyped in both text and artwork, but there's plenty of adventure as Billy outrides Indians who want to steal his pony, scares off a pack of vicious wolves, and outsmarts the local bad guy, Terrible Tod. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060233737
• ISBN-13: 978-0060233730
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,941,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express, January 24, 2001

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This review is from: Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express (I Can Read Book 3) (Paperback)

The story set the pace right from the first page. It was one adventure after another. The bright illustrations set the tone for each adventure. This was the first book my son said he couldn't wait to get to the next chapter ( it's set up in only 4 chapters), because he had to know what happened to Bill Cody.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For young readers, March 8, 2007

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This review is from: Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express (I Can Read Book 3) (Paperback)

I bought this for my 5th grader for a school report on Buffalo Bill. There was not much info about the book so I wasn't sure what it would be. While an entertaining story, it is not suitable for research.
It is listed as a "Level 3 - Grades 2 - 4"
Depending on your child's reading level, this may be way off. I thought it was way too easy for even a 3rd grader.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Harry's (a nine-year olds) report on this book., June 17, 2008

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This review is from: Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express (I Can Read Book 3) (Paperback)

This book is about the Pony Express. It tells about Bill's first adventures on the Pony Express. At first I thought the book was boring, but then it got exciting. The interesting things are Bill's being chased by Indians, the shootout with Terrible Todd, and the wolf pack ambush.

I felt I learned virtually everything about the Pony Express. For instance, it is an early traditional form of mail transportation. I learned when Bill joined the Pony Express and when he stopped. I am glad to have learned about the Pony Express, although I would like to get a more exciting book with more action next time.

I recommend Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express for kids who are six or seven years old. I would like to find a book on this subject that is better for nine year olds.