Author
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Vanda
Micheaux Nelson
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Title
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Bad News for Outlaws: The
Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
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Illustrator
|
R.
Gregory Christie
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Readability
Score
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Grade
Level Equivalent: 5.2
Lexile
Measure: 860L
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Genre
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Nonfiction
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Subgenre
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Biography
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Theme
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This
book encourages living one’s life with integrity and honesty.
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Primary
and Secondary Characters
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Bass
Reeves, Jim Webb, Judge Isaac C. Parker, Benjamin Reeves
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Award(s)
date of publication
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2009
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Publishing
Company
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Carolrhoda
Books
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ISBN
Number
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978-0-8225-6764-6
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Brief
Summary
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This
biography informs readers about the life of a little known, honest, fearless,
former slave who went on to become a deputy U.S. Marshal. After a physical altercation with his
master, Bass Reeves escaped slavery to live in Indian Territory. In 1875 Reeves was hired as a deputy
Marshal. He gained a reputation for
being one of the most respected and hated men of his time due to his cunning
ability to capture outlaws and demonstrate integrity consistently.
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Picture
of book cover
|
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Description of how you would use book with
students
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This
book would serve as a great mentor text for teaching character education with a specific focus on
integrity. Various examples of Bass
Reeves’ integrity are featured throughout the book and offer great discussion
leads.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Module 3: Picture Book 9
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