Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Suggested Reading Age 7-12 Years
Discover the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become one of the first black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River. As a peace officer, he was cunning and fearless. When a lawbreaker heard Bass Reeves had his warrant, he knew it was the end of his trail, because Bass always got his man. Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner.
40 pages
Lerner Publishing