", Outstanding book about a black man who, for some 30 years, was a deputy U.S. Marshall in the Indian Territory, which later became the state of Oklahoma. Best of all, at the end she provides a photo of the real Bass Reeves, plus a glossary, timeline, and lots of web sites and book. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. 2) I loved the way it was written. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The book uses "old West" language to tell the story of Reeve's exciting life capturing criminals. Blank Comic Book for Kids: Includes 150 Blank Comic Pages! In 1875, Bass was hired by Judge Parker to track down outlaws as a deputy U.S. marshal - and because he was smart, honorable, a crack shot. The book that came to mind while I was reading was True Grit. This book won the Coretta Scott Kind award (2010), Vaunda Micheaux Nelson loves bringing books and children together and feels lucky to have two careers that foster this. Belle Starr turned herself in when she heard Bass had her warrant. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. No probs with delivery. Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall (Book) : Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux : Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi. This is "Bad News for Outlaws" by Currie Renwick on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Marshall had a long career in law enforcement and he couldn't read! He also had to arrest his own son, since no one else wanted to. Grade Level: 3 - 6. Taking down about 3,000 outlaws, including his own son, Reeves was the most feared deputy of his time. Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Best of all, at the end she provides a photo of the real Bass Reeves, plus a glossary, timeline, and lots of web sites and books for further reading. When Judge Isaac Parker tried to bring law and order to the lawless Indian Territories, he chose Bass to be a Deputy US Marshal. Bass would quickly prove a smart choice. Accentuated with a palette knife, Christie's sharply textured paintings create an impressionist background of an unformed land as well as detailed portraits of this multi-dimensional individual, his bold black hat conveying unmistakable authority. Includes documentation, a glossary, a timeline, recommended readings and bibliography, and historical author notes. I'm sure children would be interested in learning more about Bass Reeves, as well as some of the other figures mentioned in the story. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Bad news for outlaws the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshal by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. I love that Bass Reeves was a real guy, a tall black man with a bushy mustache and a deputy's star, way back when in Indian Territory. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal. This book tells the story of Bass Reeves, who was born into slavery in 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas. Law-abiding citizens respected him. Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal Illustrations by R. Gregory Christie Carolrhoda Books, 2009. Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is a great read, especially for 3-5 grade students who may be reluctant or uninterested readers. Buy for $9.09 Buy for $9.09 Confirm purchase No … Marshal. Buy this product and stream 90 days of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. The book, “Bad News for Outlaws”, describes the life of Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. He made more than 3,000 arrests, and though he was a crack shot and a quick draw, he only killed fourteen men in the line of duty. Bass Reeves was a U.S. Deputy Marshal in Indian territory during the time just after the Civil War and slavery ended. Reeves dedicated his life to serving the public by deceiving thieves and arresting outlaws. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. We’d love your help. I would use this textbook in a unit study with other books that highlight this time in American history (Indian territory 1875-1900). Marshal west of the Mississippi. This book is informative about a man big in many ways. He couldn't be bribed." Start by marking “Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal” as Want to Read: Error rating book. In order to catch outlaws, Reeves wore a variety of disguises and went to extreme lengths to track down outlaws in the area. That's insane. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Vaunda Micheaux Nelson & R. Gregory Christie. He was keen to detail and a sharp shooter, only shooting when utterly necessary. Bad News for Outlaws. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Hired by Judge Isaac Parker, Reeves worked tirelessly to track down outlaws and lawbreakers, and, although willing. As a peace officer, he was cunning and fearless. Bass always got his man, dead or alive. He became admired among his community, as well as in the outlaw circuit. Marshal Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Author, R. Gregory Christie, Illustrator, illus. Born into slavery, Bass saw freedom once the Civil War was over, and he was sought for this tough, grueling job because of his moral ethic and adherence to law. His use of disguises and unflappability are a great read. To see what your friends thought of this book. 2016, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Discover other popular brands in Gift Cards, Carolrhoda Books (R); Illustrated edition (1 Jun. Marshal west of the Mississippi. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. In 1875, Bass was hired by Judge Parker to track down outlaws as a deputy U.S. marshal - and because he was smart, honorable, a crack shot, and knew his territory like the back of his hand, he became one of the most valuable of the 200 marshals patrolling 74,000 square miles of what would later be Oklahoma. As promised, this is the remarkable, true story of a man born in slavery in 1838, who flees to the West and is hired by a U.S. judge to bring law and order to territory that is now Oklahoma. Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi. A terrific introduction to Bass Reeves, a legendary Marshall in the latter part of the 1800s in the territory that would become Oklahoma. 2009 ALA Notable Children's Books Winner. I would use this textbook in a unit study with other books that highlight this time in American history (In. I love the story of the skunk. Bass Reeves was one of the first black U.S. (Carolrhoda Books, 2009). During his youth, Reeves was a slave in Texas where he sang of pistols, rifles, thieves, and killers. Marshal. Nelson writes, "But Bass was as right as rain from the boot heels up. Marshal's west of the mississippi. The illustrations are made with big brush strokes across the page. As the size of the book and his portrait suggest, Bass Reeves was larger than life. Try again. Section headings ('Slave Days, 1840s-1860s'; 'Freedom and Family, Late 1860s-1874') underscore the chronology, while boldfaced subheadings provide a textbook lesson on how topic sentences work. After the war, he bought a farm, married, and "true to the song of his life, Bass had a big family" - 11 children. Download Bad News for Outlaws Books now! If you do not want to accept all cookies or would like to learn more about how we use cookies, click "Customise cookies". He also had to arrest his own son, since no one else wanted to. She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. It is a short biography of the "best U.S. Marshall Oklahoma has ever seen." Marshal (Book) : Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux : This biography profiles the life of Bass Reeves, a former slave who was recruited as a deputy United States Marshal in the area that was to become Oklahoma. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Nelson, Vaunda Michaux.(2009). Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is the author of The Book Itch, as well as three Coretta Scott King Award-winning books: No Crystal Stair, Bad News for Outlaws, and Almost to Freedom. Remarkable story of a runaway slave who was hired by Judge Parker as a U. S. Deputy Marshal. I thought this was a very good bio and I learned something new by reading it. This captivating biography, told in language as colorful as Reeves's career, grabs readers with an 1884 gunfight, then flashes back to Reeves's early life and continues until his death. Outlaws feared him. The book isn’t over powering with information, but it recounts important moments in his life, and how he affected the world around him in a way that allows you to understand who he was, what he did and why he's important. Typically, the subheadings offer an opinion ('Bass was respected, and he was hated') followed by a paragraph or two of supporting information. This book is great for boys and girls learning about the Old West. I thought this was a very informative book about the life of Bass Reeves, a United States Deputy Marshall for 3 reasons. Belle Starr turned herself in when she heard Bass had her warrant. I found that I wanted to know more, and so I purchased a copy of Black Gun, Silver Star that I have not yet read. He achieved all this in spite of whites who didn't like the notion of a black lawman. The true story of African-American U.S. Deputy Marshall, Bass Reeves, who administered law in the Old West with compassion, fairness, and lawfulness. The book isn’t over powering with information, but it recounts important moments in his life, and how he affected the world around him in a way that allows you to understand who he was, what he did and why he's important. Something went wrong. He was an excellent marksman and cunning. Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. Someone on Tumblr posted a piece on Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. ", Make Your Own Comics! Got this at work and picked it up because of the Coretta Scott King Award. Bad News for Outlaws. Marshal (Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux), Library Binding – Picture Book, 1 Jun. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal (Audio Download): Amazon.co.uk: Vaunda Nelson, Kevin Free, Recorded Books: Audible Audiobooks Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall (Book) : Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux : Recounts the life story of U.S. Hired by Judge Isaac Parker, Reeves worked tirelessly to track down outlaws and lawbreakers, and, although willing and able to use violence, did not embrace it. But it isn't. Outlaws feared him. Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. Roustin' outlaws and all that. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Creators ... Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. As the size of the book and his portrait suggest, Bass Reeves was larger than life. I'm sure I would never have heard of this man if Nelson hadn't written this book. Reeves dedicated his life to serving the public by deceiving thieves and arresting outlaws. Read "Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. This is due to more mature subject matter, including talk of slavery and murder. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Book not quite as expected. The Law of Attraction: Your Guide to Satisfaction and Success (Success Mindset). Only one photograph of Reeves was included in the book, but there were many eye-catching illustrations to support the text. One image displayed the barrel of Reeve’s gun right before he killed an outlaw, which may evoke fear and unrest in an intended reader. E-mail after purchase. August 1st 2009 His reputation was so big he was able to cut a man down that a mob was lynching and ride off with him. I love the story of the skunk. Born into slavery in 1838, he escaped from his owner during the Civil War and headed off for Indian Territory, where he lived with and was sheltered by Indians. Recently Viewed. Show Less. While that book might be for older students, another similar fiction story would be a nice pairing. This is packet designed for use with the book Bad News for Outlaws by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. This book is from the Coretta Scott King Book Awards list. Highly recommended, and well deserving of the 2010 Coretta Scott King Medal for best author/text. Visit her online vaundanelson.com. Marshal west of the Mississippi. He was a marshall for 32 years, arrested more than 3,000 men and women, yet only killed 14 of them because he preferred alive to dead. Marshal. The author's note concludes: "Bass's story is so incredible it comes close to sounding like a tall tale. 5.0, 7 Ratings; $9.99; $9.99; Publisher Description. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2016. He was a man of great integrity and determination, and I wish he’d been featured in the westerns I watched when I was a kid. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Historical Biographies for Children (Books). I thought this was a very informative book about the life of Bass Reeves, a United States Deputy Marshall for 3 reasons. Marshal Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux: Amazon.co.uk: Nelson Vaunda: Books Select Your Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Whether you're looking for iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Primark or H&M, we carry Gift Cards from multiple brands to suit every occasion. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is a great read, especially for 3-5 grade students who may be reluctant or uninterested readers. Cancel anytime. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal, by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. . 2) I loved the way it was written. “Bad News for Outlaws” was awarded the Correta Scott King Award and is highly acclaimed. 40p. The children's librarian and author says, "It was destined from the day I was born. : Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. This book could be read to primary boys and girls, grades K-3. 2009 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People Winner When one of his sons killed his wife, Marshall arrested his son and stayed by him. When one of his sons killed his wife, Marshall arrested his son and stayed by him. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Marshall had a long career in law enforcement and he couldn't read! He believed in goodness and even tried to convert his captives to ment their ways. After Okl, Got this at work and picked it up because of the Coretta Scott King Award. And MOST of the time, I love the tone. Of his more than three thousand arrests, only fourteen resulted in death - an astonishing record for that time and place! The book, “Bad News for Outlaws”, describes the life of Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves. Bass Reeves was one of the first black U.S. Bad News for Outlaws teaches kids a lesson in racial tolerance by not only sharing how this remarkable man overcame the adversity he faced for the color of his skin, but also that he overcame it in such a way that he is to this day one of the better known Old West characters. Even though he was nearly 70 and walked with a cane not a single crime occurred in his patrol area during his 2 years on the force. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. This short story for 3rd -7th grade level readers is a wonderful slice of little known history. I also liked the way events or situations were described. He escaped slavery as a child to live with the Indians before becoming Marshall. Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is the author of The Book Itch, as well as three Coretta Scott King Award-winning books: No Crystal Stair, Bad News for Outlaws, and Almost to Freedom. : 150 Blank Comic Pages, Fun Gifts: Blank Notebook — "If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. Please try your request again later. At one point, his mom thought he was going to become a criminal! His reputation was so big he was able to cut a man down that a mob was lynching and ride off with him. These are the sorts of people who bring history to life. His story may sound like a tall tale, but this is the life of Bass Reeves. He believed in goodness and even tried to convert his captives to ment their ways. Kids will love the colorful language of the Old West, and the bold and dynamically rendered scenes of the heroic Reeves capturing the bad guys. One night, Reeves, who was a surly tall man, hit his owner and fled towards Indian Territory. During his remarkable career from 1875 until the early 1900's, he brought to justice hundreds of outlaws, while killing only 14 even though he was instructed to bring the criminals in 'dead or alive'. Born into slavery in 1838, Bass had a hard and violent life, but he also had a strong sense of right and wrong that others admired. I am pretty close to loving this book. He couldn't be bribed." These are the sorts of people who bring history to life. I would utilize this book in a classroom grades 3 and up as an example of a high quality text for a biography unit. Outstanding book about a black man who, for some 30 years, was a deputy U.S. Marshall in the Indian Territory, which later became the state of Oklahoma. Born into slavery in Texas, in 1838, Bass Reeves would go on to become one of the most celebrated U.S. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Outlaws feared him. Citation: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Publication date 2009 Topics Also Read . ", Make Your Own Comics! . I will admit this laudatory picture book came close to being over the top in it's adulation--from what I read here, Bass was darn near perfect. Please try again. So cunning that when he was given warrants for outlaws to capture them, those outlaws were considered as good as caught because Bass Reeves always got his man. by Carolrhoda Books, Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Refresh and try again. 1) I had never heard of this man, and when I finished reading the book I felt like I learned everything I needed to know. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Everything is said straight to the point but there is also a humorous feel to some of the events being told. During his remarkable career from 1875 until the early 1900's, he brought to justice hundreds of outlaws, while killing only 14 even though he was instructed to bring the criminals in 'dead or alive'. Like most slaves, he was given the surname of his owner, George Reeves. 1) I had never heard of this man, and when I finished reading the book I felt like I learned everything I needed to know. Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy U.S. The illustrations in the book utilizes solely primary colors, which I believe show the simplicity of the time. Reeves, as a fellow sharpshooter once said, 'could shoot the left hind leg off a contented fly sitting on a mule's ear at a hundred yards and never ruffle a hair, ' and was a man of such honor that he arrested his own son for murder. Bad News For Outlaws reveals the true story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West. By modeling a high quality text in the classroom, I hope to encourage positive book choices to my students. Nelson writes, "But Bass was as right as rain from the boot heels up. By: Vaunda Nelson Narrated by: Kevin Free Try for $0.00 $14.95/month after 30 days. Welcome back. Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrator R. Gregory Christie--both Coretta Scott King Award honorees--bring this fascinating historical figure to life in Bad News for Outlaws, their superb book for middle grade readers. Synopsis : Bad News for Outlaws written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, published by Carolrhoda Books which was released on 01 August 2009. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Marshal, by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. At one point, his mom thought he was going to become a criminal! Carolrhoda Books, 2009 - Juvenile Nonfiction - … Browse our Gift Card mall to discover popular brands. I love the swagger of the Western lingo the author is setting down. Unable to add item to List. He was a marshall for 32 years, arrested more than 3,000 men and women, yet only killed 14 of them because he preferred alive to dead. Reeves dedicated his life to serving the public by deceiving thieves and arresting outlaws. He worked out a system that worked for his and kept him honest. Marshals of his day, before slipping into an undeserved obscurity. --The Horn Book Magazine. I’m glad, though, that his achievements were honoured, eventually, and this children’s book does a great job of highlighting this man’s extraordinary life. 3) The illustrations. Marshals of his day, before slipping into an undeserved obscurity. The story of Bass Reeves is the story of a remarkable African American and a remarkable hero of the Old West. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. This is a children's book, but still very informative. Marshal Bass Reeves. : 150 Blank Comic Pages for Creative Minds. It's true. And I've done my best to tell it true. by R. Gregory Christie. Born into slavery, Bass saw freedom once the Civil War was over, and he was sought for this tough, grueling job because of his moral ethic and adhere. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. When a lawbreaker heard Bass Reeves had his warrant, he knew it was the end of the trail, because Bass always got his man, dead or alive. Bad news for outlaws : the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshal by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux; Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- ill. Book Info: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. His use of disguises and unflappability are a great read. The book tells of a slave that became a U. S. Marshall. Outlaws feared him. 2009 — by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and R. Gregory Christie. With a warrant out for her arrest, Bandit Queen Belle, a notorious outlaw, even turned herself in out of respect for Reeves. Thankfully, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is here to set young readers straight, and tell them the story of this dedicated lawman, and his efforts to bring safety and order to the Indian Territories (modern-day Oklahoma). Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. Make Your Own Comics: Blank Comic Pages (150) for Kids! Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and R. Gregory Christie Bass Reeves was big, tall, and strong, wore a … We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads, including interest-based ads. They were very colorful and went well with the part of the story they were representing. Born into slavery in Texas, in 1838, Bass Reeves would go on to become one of the most celebrated U.S. As a peace officer, he was cunning and fearless. Fun Gifts: Blank Notebook — "The best way out is always through. It could be for younger children or older depending on how advanced their reading level is. Children ages 7 through 10 that are interested in western stories would enjoy this book. #14 in my 365 Kids Books challenge and bid to properly restored to a place on the Top 100 Readers list. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2015. quite a good book, but much too short, not much inside information there, or real history. Born into slavery in 1838, he escaped from his owner during the Civil War and headed off for Indian Territory, where he lived with and was sheltered by Indians. He was a man of integrity, very tall, and very well-respected. About bad News for Outlaws the Remarkable life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S Micheaux.! 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