Tales from Dust River Gulch

The Tales of Dust River Gulch #1

by Tim Davis

Now Dust River Gulch always has been a dandy place to live, fer law-abidin' folks, that is. An' there ain't no sheriff west of the Mississippi with a better pedigree than the Gulch's own J.D. Saddlesoap. He's a fine-looking mustang, an' his heart's tender as a bare foot in a cactus patch. But he don't tolerate no trouble in town.

This collection of tales has 6 stories. Showdown: Sheriff J.D. Saddlesoap faces the notorious outlaw Gruffle O'Buffalo, in a rodeo contest like you've never seen before. Billy the Kid: The sheriff faces a troublesome mountain goat as crime rises to new heights in Dust River Gulch. Gold in that Thar Soup: Bo the lizard find gold in an unusual place. His troubles begin when he tries to keep a secret. Doc Hardly: A friendly visitor to Dust River Gulch is doing everything he can to help the town get a good night's sleep. Hare-Raisin' Horseshoes: Sheriff J.D. Saddlesoap loses his shoes and nearly loses his reputation at the same time when a farmer with a chip on his shoulder accuses him of vandalism. End of the Rodeo: Gruffle O'Buffalo and his gang return to Dust River Gulch to finish off their rodeo contest and to settle a score with the Sheriff.

Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

Genres: Fiction

93 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Tim Davis has worked as a professional illustrator and published author for thirty years. The most prolific Hidden Pictures illustrator in the magazine's history (over 500!), Tim has taught several workshops for Highlights to train others in the art of Hidden Picture creation.

He is the author and illustrator of seven children's books: The Mice of the Herringbone series and the Tales of Dust River Gulch series.

Tim regularly teaches writing and illustration to groups of all ages.

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Priceless. This book never gets old.

[Laura Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both my girls thought this was hilarious so I bumped my review from 3 to 4 stars.