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Longhorns and Outlaws

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Longhorns and Outlaws is a fascinating historical novel for young people. This is a gripping tale about the life of two orphaned brothers on a cattle drive in 1901, who cross paths with real-life outlaws, like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Readers are sure to enjoy the adventure that entwines historical fact with a skilfully told story about the old west. The author has obviously done a great deal of research and has personal knowledge that makes the book authentic and exciting. She has also provided a glossary of cowboy terminology and a list of resources, making it a valuable resource for kids and teachers. For anyone interested in the early days about the wild buttes of Montana and Canada's Big Muddy, this is a must read.Longhorns and Outlaws

Fact and Fiction aren't that far apart. "Longhorns and Outlaws" is a story set in the later days of the old west. Lucas is a young dreamer who loves the stories of adventure of his time and has a wild imagination, a trait that makes his brother doubt whatever he says. When searching for his family, he finds outlaws . . . only to have his warnings unheeded. Lucas tries to help the law and protect his brothers at the same time, making "Longhorns and Outlaws" a great western fiction for young children about to move onto standard chapter books.