Module 3: Picture Book 9

Author	Vanda Micheaux Nelson
Title	Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Illustrator	R. Gregory Christie
Readability Score	Grade Level Equivalent: 5.2 Lexile Measure: 860L
Genre	Nonfiction
Subgenre	Biography
Theme	This book encourages living one’s life with integrity and honesty.
Primary and Secondary Characters	Bass Reeves, Jim Webb, Judge Isaac C. Parker, Benjamin Reeves
Award(s) date of publication	2009
Publishing Company	Carolrhoda Books
ISBN Number	978-0-8225-6764-6
Brief Summary	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.
Picture of book cover
Description of how you would use book with students	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.