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Best Shot in the West
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Best Shot in the West

The Thrilling Adventures of Nat Love?the Legendary Black Cowboy!
Patricia McKissack ; Frederick McKissack Jr. ; Randy DuBurke
Best Shot in the West
The thrilling graphic biography of the unforgettable Nat Love, from acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr., is now in paperback! Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love...
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★"A perfect use of the graphic format to celebrate the life of a legendary American. History that's fun to read and important."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

 

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The thrilling graphic biography of the unforgettable Nat Love, from acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr., is now in paperback!

Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick, grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild West character. Featuring lively full-color artwork by Randy DuBurke, Best Shot in the West is an exhilarating mix of high-interest historical fiction and nonstop adventure.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 136
Size: 6 x 8 1/4
Age Range: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 08/23/2022
ISBN: 9781797212517
08/23/2022

★"A perfect use of the graphic format to celebrate the life of a legendary American. History that's fun to read and important."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review 

"A fine introduction to a little-known piece of Americana."
—Publishers Weekly

"Action-packed. . . . Lively illustrations done in a painterly style bring the action to life."
—SLJ Teen

"Coated in a patina of genuine history."
—Booklist