Whitefish Will Rides Again!

by Arthur Yorinks, Mort Drucker (Illustrator)

With no rustlers left, the townsfolk lay off Sheriff Whitefish Will, but when outlaws show up, Will returns to prove that a harmonica tooting is mightier than a pistol shooting

Genres: Picture Books, Westerns

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1994

About the author

Arthur Yorinks is a playwright, director, and author of more than thirty-five picture books for children, including the Caldecott Medal–winning Hey, Al, illustrated by Richard Egielski. His most recent picture book is Presto and Zesto in Limboland, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Arthur Yorinks lives in Cambridge, New York.

Reviews

[Matt Millslagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a great story of purpose. It includes some great alliteration and incredible illustrations by the legendary Mort Drucker. I recomend it.

[Bailey Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty funny story set in the wild west.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fixed the description, but beware the reviews that have a spoiler in them. Just go to the archive on openlibrary.org and read this delightful book for yourself. And don't miss all the little details in the art! Btw, doesn't Will (in his later years) look like somebody? Some old actor or newsman or somebody? Please comment if you recognize him; it's bugging me!

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Library copy.
Drawn by my favorite cartoonist Mort Drucker. For the life of me, my wife and I can't figure out who Whitefish Will is supposed to be a caricature of, is it someone famous? He almost looks like W.C. Fields except without the red, drippy nose. He may not be based on a celebrity, but he sure looks familiar. The narrator has a cowboy-like voice and there are plenty of playful, tongue-twisting words with alliteration to the nth degree. I think this book would be a challenge for younger, average-skilled readers.

[The Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

An old western tale of a fabulous sheriff put out to pasture once he has done away with all the baddies in the town. In his absence, an awful outlaw called Bart terrorizes the townsfolk. The sheriff returns and puts a stop to the baddie (with his harmonica!).

Great illustrations - done by the guy (Mort Drucker) who did a lot of art for Mad Magazine.

[Shaneen · Rating 5 out of 5]

My boys loved this when they were little and they still enjoy reading it now they are teens and adults.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Giddyup for a rootin' tootin' humdinger!!!! REALLY! I even read it still now that our youngest is older and even do it in a twangy voice...Great book for boys or girls.

[Audra · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best drawings and cute alliterative text!