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Nellie and the Bandit
A feisty sheriff's daughter must save the day
When Desperado Dan, the meanest bandit in the West, breaks out of jail, Nellie knows exactly what to do. She has to warn her pa, who is the local sheriff. Along the way to the Cripple Creek Gold Mine, she encounters a stranger, none other than the dangerous outlaw himself! Suddenly Nellie has to gather her wits and come up with a plan to outsmart him.
This rollicking tale is made all the more fun by richly colored illustrations bustling with the spirit of the Old West.
When Desperado Dan, the meanest bandit in the West, breaks out of jail, Nellie knows exactly what to do. She has to warn her pa, who is the local sheriff. Along the way to the Cripple Creek Gold Mine, she encounters a stranger, none other than the dangerous outlaw himself! Suddenly Nellie has to gather her wits and come up with a plan to outsmart him.
This rollicking tale is made all the more fun by richly colored illustrations bustling with the spirit of the Old West.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 14, 2005
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January 11, 2025
Desperado Dan, the meanest bandit in the West, breaks out of jail. Can the sheriff save the day? Or will that honor fall to his spunky little daughter, Nellie?
How delightful! A picture book worth the name, with a good plot and even suspense. Vivid characters include Nellie, Desperado Dan, and Nellie's pa, the local sheriff.
Even locations here have colorful names, such as the Cripple Creek Gold Mine. Nellie has to gather her wits and come up with a plan to outsmart him. Here's a hint: Her literacy skills far exceed those of the bandit. (Reading pays off.)
This tale is delightful, with very individualistic illustrations; it's a tale that teems with life. FIVE STARS and joy from this Goodreads reviewer, who is relieved to find a picture book that is really a book. (Unlike the "Silly Lilly" series, one of which I reviewed right before this one.)
How delightful! A picture book worth the name, with a good plot and even suspense. Vivid characters include Nellie, Desperado Dan, and Nellie's pa, the local sheriff.
Even locations here have colorful names, such as the Cripple Creek Gold Mine. Nellie has to gather her wits and come up with a plan to outsmart him. Here's a hint: Her literacy skills far exceed those of the bandit. (Reading pays off.)
This tale is delightful, with very individualistic illustrations; it's a tale that teems with life. FIVE STARS and joy from this Goodreads reviewer, who is relieved to find a picture book that is really a book. (Unlike the "Silly Lilly" series, one of which I reviewed right before this one.)
September 27, 2022
Nellie is a fearless citizen of her town who aided in the capture of the outlaw! I liked the dialogue, makes for some really fun accents. And I enjoyed the ending!
December 28, 2019
A very clever girl in dealing with a bandit.
February 12, 2016
Desperado Dan is on the loose and a little girl named Nellie Spry uses her smarts to trick him into following her to find her father - who just happens to be the sheriff. Lots of old-timey lingo that can make for some fun out loud readin'.
Especially like how Nellie says, "My pa says book learnin' ain't nothin' to be afeared of, and I believe him."
Cute illustrations.
Especially like how Nellie says, "My pa says book learnin' ain't nothin' to be afeared of, and I believe him."
Cute illustrations.
July 11, 2016
This is a fun story kind of like Flossie and the Fox. It has a great ending too!
February 4, 2009
kind of long and proper English was not spoken, but it was a fun read.
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