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. Marshals in the Old West. It also words things in a way that takes you to the time period when Bass was living. August 1st 2009 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. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Bass always got his man, dead or alive. I'm sure I would never have heard of this man if Nelson hadn't written this book. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshall Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshall. 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. 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. Popular For This Age Group. (I wish they'd publish this one in a smaller version! The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biog... Anna's Prayer: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl (Young American Immigrants). We need more books like this. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Story time just got better with Amazon Book Box, a subscription that delivers editorially hand-picked children’s books every 1, 2, or 3 months — at 40% off List Price. Grade Level: 3 - 6. She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. Burton, Art T. Black, Red and Deadly: Black and Indian Gunfighters on the Indian Territory, 1870 - 1907. Like most slaves, he was given the surname of his owner, George Reeves. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. I checked Bad News for Outlaws out of the library. I thought this book was very well written and the details the author adds about each character give this story a nice touch. 2009 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People Winner Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019. 2009 ALA Notable Children's Books Winner. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Los Angeles: Milligan Books, 2005. Marshal Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Author, R. Gregory Christie, Illustrator , illus. “Bad News for Outlaws” was awarded the Correta Scott King Award and is highly acclaimed. This book is informative about a man big in many ways. I am pretty close to loving this book. Bad News for Outlaws: the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshall by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. 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. 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. 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. Bass stood a head taller than most men of his time. We’d love your help. Outlaws feared him. 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. Outlaws feared him. During his youth, Reeves was a slave in Texas where he sang of pistols, rifles, thieves, and killers. Bass Reeves was an inspiring figure and the kids have responded to his story. He set some clever traps! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Bad News For Outlaws reveals the true story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West. Visit her online vaundanelson.com. Bad news for outlaws : the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson Recounts U.S. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. For three decades, Bass was the most feared and respected lawman in the territories. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Bass would quickly prove a smart choice. Reeves dedicated his life to serving the public by deceiving thieves and arresting outlaws. Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Information about the book, Bad News For Outlaws: The Remarkable Life Of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal: the Nonfiction, Library Binding, by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (Carolrhoda Books, Sep 01, … Visit her online vaundanelson.com. by R. Gregory Christie. 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.She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. 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. Age Range: 8 - 12 years. 2. Grade Level: 3 - 6. Overall. Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal Illustrations by R. Gregory Christie Carolrhoda Books, 2009. I love the story of the skunk. 2. Nice copy for the pri8ce but not what I thought I was ordering. Bad news for outlaws : the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshal by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux; Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- ill. After the war, he bought a farm, married, and "true to the song of his life, Bass had a big family" - 11 children. I love the swagger of the Western lingo the author is setting down. He was keen to detail and a sharp shooter, only shooting when utterly necessary. I am pretty close to loving this book. As a peace officer, he was cunning and fearless. And MOST of the time, I love the tone. : Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda books. 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. 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. 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. Marshall had a long career in law enforcement and he couldn't read! Bad news for outlaws. Bad News for Outlaws is a 2009 children's book written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, originally published by Lerner Publishing Group.It chronicles the life of Bass Reeves, a 19th-century black deputy marshal for the United States government who worked in the Arkansas and Oklahoma Territories. Bad News for Outlaws is an excellent book for any student interested in the Old West or who are looking for an African American hero of the West. The Story of Barack Obama: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biogra... Molly, by Golly! Visit her online vaundanelson.com. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Happy Women's History Month! 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. But it isn't. 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. 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. Bass Reeves grew up a slave but later became one of the best deputy marshals in the Indian Territory (which later became Oklahoma) for 32 years. This is due to more mature subject matter, including talk of slavery and murder. 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. I would utilize this book in a classroom grades 3 and up as an example of a high quality text for a biography unit. 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.3 out of 5.0 5 Stars 13 4 Stars 8 3 Stars 3 2 Stars 1 1 Stars 0 Performance. Please try your request again later. I'll donate it. Killing and murder are talked about but it’s never glorified. The book, “Bad News for Outlaws”, describes the life of Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves. 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. 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. I love that this story shows the flip side of Little House on the Prairie. Free shipping for many products! Bad News for Outlaws makes for an excellent read-aloud for older elementary classrooms, and is a great companion text for units on slavery, the Old West, or life after the Civil War. Spike Lee, Antoine Fuqua where are you? 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. It's true. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is a great read, especially for 3-5 grade students who may be reluctant or uninterested readers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The story of Bass Reeves is the story of a remarkable African American and a remarkable hero of the Old West. Marshal west of the Mississippi. This book could be read to primary boys and girls, grades K-3. by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson * * * To receive credit for this quiz you must show your score to a librarian before closing the browser window. Booktalk for Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves I thought this book was very well written and the details the author adds about each character give this story a nice touch. 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. Outlaws feared him. Got this at work and picked it up because of the Coretta Scott King Award. 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. Black Inventors Coloring Book: Adult Colouring Fun, Black History, Stress Relief Re... Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane, The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest, Constellations for Kids: An Easy Guide to Discovering the Stars, The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans. Product Details. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Belle Starr turned herself in when she heard Bass had her warrant. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019. Bad News for Outlaws: The... Nelson, Vaunda Michaux.(2009). (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reeves dedicated his life to serving the public by deceiving thieves and arresting outlaws. Someone on Tumblr posted a piece on Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Add to Cart Add to Wishlist. 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. The children's librarian and author says, "It was destined from the day I was born. 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 west of the Mississippi. I also liked the way events or situations were described. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Bad News for Outlaws is a 2009 children's book written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, originally published by Lerner Publishing Group. Law-abiding citizens respected him. Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This true story of Bass Reeves who rose from slavery to become a Deputy US Marshall under Judge Isaac Parker has proven to be a great choice. Please try again. These are the sorts of people who bring history to life. His reputation was so big he was able to cut a man down that a mob was lynching and ride off with him. For a short time, he lived within tribes and started to make l. The book, “Bad News for Outlaws”, describes the life of Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves. I'm sure I would never have heard of this man if Nelson hadn't written this book. 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