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Title details for Let'er Buck! by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson - Available

Let'er Buck!

George Fletcher, the People's Champion

by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Kevin R. Free
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"Nelson plaits her narrative with Western lingo and homespun similes. . . . James' painterly oils swirl with energy, visible daubs creating the dusty, monumental landscape and equally monumental horses and humans. . . . A champion indeed." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The true tale of a cowboy's epic rodeo ride from acclaimed author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Caldecott Honoree Gordon C. James. In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took up a collection, ultimately giving Fletcher far more than the value of the prize that went to the official winner. Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson tells the story of Fletcher's unlikely triumph with a western flair that will delight kids-and adults-who love true stories, unlikely heroes, and cowboy tales.

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  • Release date

    October 1, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781980060796
      • File size: 16559 KB
      • Duration: 00:34:29

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Kevin R. Free narrates this chronicle of African-American cowboy legend George Fletcher, best known for his second place win at the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up. The audiobook recounts Fletcher's impressive riding skills as well as the discrimination he faced in the Old West. The poetic and precise text is well delivered. The audiobook's follow-up material provides additional insights on Fletchers' story with a glossary, notes about research methods, and additional biographical details on others such as a fellow rider from the Nez Perce tribe and a supportive sheriff. Fletcher's story helps explore the underrepresented experiences of black lives on the American frontier. The illustrated print version of this audiobook would be a good companion to listening. E.A.N. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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