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Diamond Jim Dandy and the Sheriff

by Bryan Langdo
40p. 978-1-40275-737-2.
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K-Gr 2 A friendly and frolicsome rattlesnake shakes things up when he slithers into small, dull Dustpan, TX. Despite making friends with the menfolk, ladies, and babies, he is run out of town by the sheriff because "it's the Law of the West." However, when little Idie Mae (whom the sheriff was babysitting "just to pass the time") goes missing, the rattler (with his pearly fangs) assists in saving the day and everyone declares him to be one "jim-dandy" snake. This charming tale has bright, appealing, kid-friendly illustrations. The lively dialogue combined with the satisfying ending will serve as an excellent storytime read-aloud."Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Dustpan, Texas, is so boring that the arrival of a rattlesnake is welcome entertainment--to everyone but the sheriff. The lawman wants to run the snake out of town--until the varmint proves his mettle by saving a baby. As yarns go, it's a pretty good one, with illustrations that capture the Old West's sandblasted look.

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