Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal Audiobook

" This historical book about the life of Bass Reeves, U.S. Marshal, provided me with some insight into the life of an African American deputy who lived outwest. I found this to be a powerful life story because this was a time just after the Civil War and Bass Reeves managed to become very respected and held a high rank. I really enjoyed this book and plan to add this to my collection. "

" Whitman reading list book. Interesting bit of history that I never knew. Would be interesting to read more indepth about Bass Reeves in something besides a picture book. Would probably make a great movie or something on the history channel. "

" Bass Reeves really was a remarkable man worthy of discussion for his honesty, devotion to family, devotion to freedom & justice, and the amazing career he had as a U.S. Deputy Marshal. This book will most definitely appeal to boys of any age and parents will love it because of the great morals and lessons it teaches about self-control. Loved this book! Love this man! "

" This is based on a true story about a wild west, African American legend by the name of Bass Reeves. This story poignantly details the courage and bravery of an ex-slave who found refugee with Native Americans; and also explains how he later became the first black U.S. Deputy Marshall to "tame Indian Territory" after the Civil War. The authors voice brings life to this unsung hero. Worthy of the Coretta Sott King Award. I would use this book to explore African American perspectives during westward expansion in the 3rd-5th grade classroom. "

" I thought this would be more substantial than it was. It's a fun point-of-entry bio that reads like a tall tale. "

" A great book for kids 9-12. (and any adult) A fun story about a remarkable heroic western lawman. "

" Historical book about the Bass Reeves from Slave to Lawman. Bass Reeves may have been the first African American U.S. Marshal. Great artwork (R. Gregory Christie) to go along with a well written story by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson. "

" Coretta Scott King Book Award 2010 "

" A far better role model for young boys than some of today's men. An amazing amount of integrity. "

" This book, good for gradeschool age, relates the story of Bass Reeves, a deputy marshal in the days of the Wild West. He was born a slave, but as a deputy marshal, he was known for making more than 3,000 arrests in his three decades of service. A great story on a little-known American hero. "

" Tells the fascinating story of Bass Reeves, a U.S. Marshal who had one of the most impressive records ever. I have never heard of Bass and now I want to read more about him! The pictures were alright. "

" I'd never heard of Bass Reeves until I read this book and he is amazing! We need a Western movie about him... stat! :) "

" Great little historical story about Bass Reeves as the first African American U.S. Marshal. The facts are interesting and pieces in the story inspired lots of ideas for lessons in my classroom. I'd be very excited to share Bass Reeves' story with my students. "

" Really good book about a Black Deputy U.S. Marshall. "

" A tall-tale hero that really lived! Doesn't get better than that. Bass Reeves is larger than life and an admirable figure in history. "

" Yes Virginia there were African american cowboys and lawmen. Bass Reeves was a real person and this book brings home the reality of his life to young readers Yeah!!! "