Prairie Dog Cowboy

Life in the Oklahoma Panhandle in the late 1800s was difficult. Buddy Roberts, unloved and unwanted by a mother who dotes on his brother, longs to be a cowboy. The neighboring rancher tells him, "When you can lasso a prairie dog, I'll hire you." Buddy is determined to meet that goal even when discouraged by obstacles. _____________ TEACHERS & EDUCATORS:
- Although, Prairie Dog Cowboy isn't written for children or teens, it is an excellent choice for class readings for grades 5 - 12. The boo...