Horse Sense: The Story of Will Sasse, His Horse Star, and the Outlaw Jesse James
Will Sasse longs for adventure, but when Jesse and Frank James ride into Northfield, Minnesota, he gets more than he bargained for. Caught in the middle of a bank heist that ends in a gunfight, Will quickly discovers that a life of adventure often leads to danger. The outlaws escape and kidnap Will's beloved horse, Star, in the process. Follow Will as he joins the posse to retrieve his horse, encounters the outlaws face-to-face, and is offered the chance to join them.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1575059983
ISBN13:9781575059983
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Carolrhoda Books
Length:177 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.8" x 7.7"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
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A great tale of the James Gang and their Northfield Raid
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Looking for an entertaining read for your kids? Jan Schultz' Horse Sense is a great pick. Boys will love the daring bank robbery and posse ride that follows. Girls who love horses will enjoy reading about the Sasse family and their different horses. And what of Will's beautiful horse, Star? Has she been taken by the infamous James Gang? Will they hurt her? How will her new foal manage while she is gone? Will Sasse survive the hunt for the James Gang and live to achieve his dream of raising horses? The great thing is, by the time kids have finished this book, they have also learned about an interesting time in our country's history. What were the aftereffects of the Civil War on the American Midwest? What was life like in smalltown America? Perhaps the best lesson learned from this book is that people are not all good or all bad. They are often a mix of both, something Will has to learn the hard way. Enjoy!
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