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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1958
Old Yeller
A boy's life changes when a stray dog becomes his unlikely hero in the Texas hills.
158 pages· 36,061 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 105,171 ratings
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Books About Westerns · 104 titles considered
The Best Westerns Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about westerns? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Westerns
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1949
Shane
By Jack Schaefer, Wendell Minor (Illustrator)
A mysterious stranger's arrival ignites a deadly feud, changing a family's fate forever.
176 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 15,442 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013
The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting
Book #22 in the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank's mysterious ailment tests Sally May's patience and compassion.
114 pages· 19,801 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 407 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Pony
A boy's quest to rescue his father with a ghostly ally and a mysterious pony.
304 pages· 61,611 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,446 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008
The Case of the Blazing Sky
By John R. Erickson · Book #51 in the Hank the Cowdog series
Hank must prevent prairie fires on a dry Texas ranch.
128 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012
The Case of the Perfect Dog
A new dog disrupts the ranch, challenging Hank's place in the pack. Can he prove his worth?
127 pages· 21,736 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 146 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · 2018
Legends of the Lost Causes
Orphans battle zombie outlaws to find a cursed stone before time runs out.
352 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013
The Case of the Prowling Bear
A bear is loose in Texas. Can the ranch be defended?
144 pages· 21,832 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 135 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002
Who Was Annie Oakley?
Annie Oakley's life story inspired books, movies, television shows, and Broadway musicals, and changed the image of American women forever
112 pages· 8,244 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,038 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012
The Case of the Tricky Trap
Book #46 in the Hank the Cowdog series
A feed thief lurks, and Hank's trap investigation lands him in a sticky predicament. Can he escape?
126 pages· 21,844 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings
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Westerns Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about westerns for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$799
Calico the Wonder Horse
Ages 4–7 · 1941
A clever horse outsmarts villains in a wild western chase.
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$799
Rodeo Red
Ages 4–8 · 2015
A girl must outsmart her baby brother to save her beloved dog.
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$799
The Buffalo Storm
Ages 4–7 · 2007
A girl must face her fear of storms to save a buffalo on a perilous journey west.
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$599
Partners
Ages 6–9 · 2006
A cowgirl and her horse discover the essence of friendship.
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$1899
Cindy Ellen
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A cowgirl's grit and a fairy's magic turn a rodeo into a fairytale showdown.
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$499
Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip
Ages 5–7 · 2005
A Wild West vacation reveals the best adventures might be at home.
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$1699
Little Britches and the Rattlers
Ages 3–6 · 2008
A girl faces seven rattlesnakes on her way to a rodeo.
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$1799
Tornado Slim and the Magic Cowboy Hat
Ages 5–9 · 2011
A cowboy's journey with a magical hat leads to unexpected chaos.
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$1699
The Case of the Missing Donut
Ages 3–5 · 2013
A donut vanishes. Can the sheriff solve the mystery?
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$1899
Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A young sheriff uses dinosaur smarts to outwit outlaw toads.
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$1699
Cowboy Ned & Andy
Ages 4–7 · 2006
A horse seeks the perfect birthday surprise in the desert.
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$1699
There Once Was a Cowpoke Who Swallowed an Ant
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A cowboy swallows wild creatures to catch a fiery ant.
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Westerns Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about westerns for developing and independent readers.
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The Fling
Ages 8–11 · 2001
Trapped and caged, a dog finds freedom and adventure. But is it too good to be true?
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The Case of the Falling Sky (Hank the Cowdog
Ages 8–11 · 2005
A skeptical dog must stop the sky from falling on his ranch.
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$699
The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook
Ages 8–11 · 1998
A ranch defender faces a robot and a fishing crisis. Can he survive?
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$599
The Case of the Twisted Kitty
Ages 8–11 · 2004
A snowy mishap leaves Hank blamed. Is it bad luck or Pete's plot?
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$699
Moonlight Madness
Ages 8–11 · 1994
A raccoon's midnight antics lead to unexpected alliances and cookie capers.
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$599
The Case of the Monkey Burglar
Ages 8–11 · 2006
A ranch dog faces a monkey-assisted thief. Can he outsmart them?
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$699
Lost in the Blinded Blizzard
Ages 8–11 · 1991
A blizzard threatens a mission to deliver life-saving medicine. Will danger prevail?
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$699
The Case of the Saddle House Robbery
Ages 8–11 · 2000
A ranch dog must guard a treasure-seeking newcomer amid a saddle thief's chaos.
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$699
The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse
Ages 8–11 · 1987
A dog named Hank solves mysteries and gets into humorous misadventures on a ranch in Texas.
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$599
The Case of the Shipwrecked Tree
Ages 8–11 · 2003
A dog becomes a pirate's first mate. Can he survive the high seas?
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$699
The Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob
Ages 8–11 · 1986
A dog inherits a fortune, but at what cost to his true self?
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$699
The Secret Laundry Monster Files
Ages 8–11 · 2013
A midnight investigation reveals a dog's greatest enemy: the Laundry Monster.