Title: Pecos Bill
Author/Illustrator: retold by Steven Kellogg
Genre: Legend/Myth
Characters: Pecos Bill, his family, a friend named Chuck, Hell's Gulch Gang, a horse named Lightning, and Slewfoot Sue
Summary of Book: This is the legend of Pecos Bill and all he created in the world of cowboys: lassoing, cattle roping, and rodeos. Pecos Bill is capable of many legendary feats like fighting mythical creatures, bouncing around in outer space, and riding a tornado with his bride Slewfoot Sue. He was raised by coyotes and tamed the legendary Lightning as his horse. All of these amazing feats make him the most-loved cowboy in all of Texas.
Comments: This is a fantastic re-telling of an American legend. Kellogg's humor and incredible illustrations captivate the reader and make the story magical. The setting of the American West with pioneer settlers and cowboys adds just enough truth to blur the lines between myth and reality, the making of a true legend. Pecos Bill is lovable, respectable, and in the end lands with his family to homestead in Texas for generations to come. This book is a wonderful introduction to Kellogg's best works.
Age level: enjoyed by pre-K and up, third grade reading level
1 comment:
I have never read this book, thank you for such interesting summary and comments. I will definitely look for it. I love cowboys and the American West.
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