Cowboy Camp [Hardcover]

Tammi Sauer (Author), Mike Reed (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A little boy who doesn't fit in at camp finds out just how valuable his non-cowboy skills can be. Every child will relate to the message, the humor, and the deliciously playful illustrations.

Giddyup, kids, and gallop right over to read this rootin' tootin' tale of an unlikely would-be hero. Avery's at camp, trying hard to saddle up and master his lasso, but he's just not like the other cowboys. He's allergic to the horses and can't stand the grub. But when a bully threatens all the campers, Avery proves his mettle in his own unique way. Young readers will have lots of fun with the story's lively language and wildly humorous pictures.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2–Young Avery arrives at Cowboy Camp feeling self-conscious and inept. He is allergic to horses and beans, he cant twirl a lasso, and his name is all wrong. In the end, though, its Avery who outsmarts Mean Black Bart during a midnight confrontation and becomes a hero. The text is concise, and the print is large and bold. The illustrations are funny and colorful, particularly the scene in which Avery spits out a mouthful of beans. The adult characters have exaggerated features, particularly the villain, who has a scary chin and a nose to rival that of any witch. This book will be appreciated by any child who has shared Averys concerns about not fitting in with a group.–Polly L. Kotarba, Gordon Elementary School Library, Bellaire, TX
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From Booklist

Sauer's Cowboy Camp is a simple, clever tale that promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Avery takes one look at his fellow campers and knows that he doesn't really fit in. He can't stomach cowboy food. His lasso gives him rope burn. And because he's allergic to horses, he's forced to saddle up a cow. Sitting alone before the campfire at night, Avery is confronted by Black Bart, a desperado who threatens to put an end to Cowboy Camp forever. Only someone with Avery's special attributes could convince such a villain that this couldn't possibly be Cowboy Camp. In Avery, Sauer creates an unlikely yet likable hero. Reed's expressive paintings, stretching across double-page spreads, include both broadly comic and unambiguously melodramatic scenes, all carried off with a sure hand. The Black Bart scenes are particularly effective--from the sight of his craggy profile to his ride off into the sunrise.

Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402722249
• ISBN-13: 978-1402722240
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Listen Up, Partner!, March 21, 2006

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Kim Peek - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cowboy Camp (Hardcover)

Avery wants to be a cowboy, but when he arrives at Cowboy Camp, he takes one look at the other campers and knows he doesn't have what it takes. Who ever heard of a cowboy named Avery who doesn't like grits and beans, is allergic to horses and gets rope burn?

When an unexpected visitor arrives at camp, Avery uses the most important cowboy skill of all and proves he's an honest-to-goodness cowboy.

Tammi Sauer pens a clever cowboy story that will leave kids laughing out loud and begging to attend Cowboy Camp this summer. Mike Reed's illustrations are incredible--a perfect fit for this rootin' tootin' cowboy adventure.

Look for this one to win some awards. VERY highly recommended!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!, May 14, 2007

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Jaynee - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cowboy Camp (Hardcover)

I love children's books that tell stories, and this storyline is entertaining, as well as, motivating for children with a low self esteem. My children and I enjoyed the author's writing style, including a western accent... that I would try to imitate while reading. I would highly recommend this book for every children's library.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yee Haw!, March 10, 2006

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J. KRAMER "book2book" (Marietta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cowboy Camp (Hardcover)

Avery is a kid who just can't seem to get things right at Cowboy Camp. Or can he? In Cowboy Camp, it's Avery to the rescue when he and the other kids discover that it's not only okay to be yourself -- it's what being a true cowboy is all about. I read this one to a class of kindergarteners last week and they loved it. It's going up on my shelf right next to my Tacky books. Cute, clever and lots of fun!