The Last Cowboys
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1999 · Est. 2 hour read

The Last Cowboys

Written and illustrated by Harry Horse

Part of the Harry Horse's Last... series

A dog and his companion journey to the Wild West to find a missing grandfather among cowboys.

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128 pages· 11,298 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Grandfather and his imaginative dog, Roo, embark on a thrilling journey from England to the Wild West, seeking Roo's grandfather, rumored to be living with cowboys. Their adventure takes them from Hollywood to the Grand Canyon, facing unexpected challenges like lawless horses in One Horse Town. Through letters to his grandchild, Grandfather recounts their narrow escapes and chilly nights in caves. Will Roo find his long-lost grandfather, Old Blue, amidst the chaos? This whimsical tale of adventure and reunion is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

From the publisher

Grandfather and Roo, a remarkable dog with a vivid imagination, set off from England to America on an exciting expedition to the Wild, Wild West.The intrepid travelers are in search of Roo’s grandfather, rumored to be living among cowboys following a successful movie career. Grandfather and Roo land in Hollywood, and after a movie studio tour, they embark on a bus trip that ends abruptly with the two of them dumped by the side of the road. The pair hitchhike through the Grand Canyon before finally reaching One Horse Town, which has been overrun by a gang of lawless horses. After a narrow nighttime escape and chilly nights camping in caves, Roo is joyfully reunited with Old Blue, his grandfather.Cleverly told through Grandfather’s affectionate letters written to a grandchild back home, The Last Cowboys is another hilarious, original adventure featuring this immensely charming twosome. Horse’s winsome pen-and-ink illustrations perfectly complement this fanciful tale that will delight young and old alike.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
11,298
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
860L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about grandpaBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~T
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
125304
Publication
Published
October 1, 2008
First published
June 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561454518

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