Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Book review of the Adventurous Deed of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill
ALAN Review, Winter 2009 by Mary Schutz
The opening sentence described a difficult situation for cowboys of black ethnicity. The
Western theme and description of what is happening at that time is brief. It would be helpful to the reader to have an example of how things are different. “just because blacks are free in these post-Civil War times doesn’t mean blacks should have things those whites, like the Dills, have”.
The review is brief, but I have noticed many reviews by ALAN, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature, and some of the School Library Journal are short. This may be due
to the amount of space or to keep the young adults interest when looking for a book.
The review did not mention other books or links of information. A young adult reader
would have that savvy thought to click and check other areas.
I came across this book review in an odd way. I was looking for a different genre to read.
After reading chapter 3 in our textbook (new technologies and new literacies) I noted
The genre of Western. I thought to myself “are there very many young adults out there who like western, hmmm…” I came from the John Wayne error and having four brothers only drove a heavier liking to the “Wild West”. While reading book reviews, I
spotted this book title Adventurous Deed of Deadwood and I was sucked in. Just the title grabbed me. The description of the lead character Prometheus Jones good fortune
had me interested in reading the book.
I think young adults ages 13-16 would enjoy this book . The review does not mention an age. Probably more boys than girls would enjoy this book, but it would be a very good
connection for post Civil War, African Americans, biases and tall tales. Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Book review of the Adventurous Deed of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill
ALAN Review, Winter 2009 by Mary Schutz
The opening sentence described a difficult situation for cowboys of black ethnicity. The
Western theme and description of what is happening at that time is brief. It would be helpful to the reader to have an example of how things are different. “just because blacks are free in these post-Civil War times doesn’t mean blacks should have things those whites, like the Dills, have”.
The review is brief, but I have noticed many reviews by ALAN, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature, and some of the School Library Journal are short. This may be due
to the amount of space or to keep the young adults interest when looking for a book.
The review did not mention other books or links of information. A young adult reader
would have that savvy thought to click and check other areas.
I came across this book review in an odd way. I was looking for a different genre to read.
After reading chapter 3 in our textbook (new technologies and new literacies) I noted
The genre of Western. I thought to myself “are there very many young adults out there who like western, hmmm…” I came from the John Wayne error and having four brothers only drove a heavier liking to the “Wild West”. While reading book reviews, I
spotted this book title Adventurous Deed of Deadwood and I was sucked in. Just the title grabbed me. The description of the lead character Prometheus Jones good fortune
had me interested in reading the book.
I think young adults ages 13-16 would enjoy this book . The review does not mention an age. Probably more boys than girls would enjoy this book, but it would be a very good
connection for post Civil War, African Americans, biases and tall tales.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Book review of the Adventurous Deed of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill
ALAN Review, Winter 2009 by Mary Schutz
The opening sentence described a difficult situation for cowboys of black ethnicity. The
Western theme and description of what is happening at that time is brief. It would be helpful to the reader to have an example of how things are different. “just because blacks are free in these post-Civil War times doesn’t mean blacks should have things those whites, like the Dills, have”.
The review is brief, but I have noticed many reviews by ALAN, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature, and some of the School Library Journal are short. This may be due
to the amount of space or to keep the young adults interest when looking for a book.
The review did not mention other books or links of information. A young adult reader
would have that savvy thought to click and check other areas.
I came across this book review in an odd way. I was looking for a different genre to read.
After reading chapter 3 in our textbook (new technologies and new literacies) I noted
The genre of Western. I thought to myself “are there very many young adults out there who like western, hmmm…” I came from the John Wayne error and having four brothers only drove a heavier liking to the “Wild West”. While reading book reviews, I
spotted this book title Adventurous Deed of Deadwood and I was sucked in. Just the title grabbed me. The description of the lead character Prometheus Jones good fortune
had me interested in reading the book.
I think young adults ages 13-16 would enjoy this book . The review does not mention an age. Probably more boys than girls would enjoy this book, but it would be a very good
connection for post Civil War, African Americans, biases and tall tales.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Book review of the Adventurous Deed of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill
ALAN Review, Winter 2009 by Mary Schutz
The opening sentence described a difficult situation for cowboys of black ethnicity. The
Western theme and description of what is happening at that time is brief. It would be helpful to the reader to have an example of how things are different. “just because blacks are free in these post-Civil War times doesn’t mean blacks should have things those whites, like the Dills, have”.
The review is brief, but I have noticed many reviews by ALAN, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature, and some of the School Library Journal are short. This may be due
to the amount of space or to keep the young adults interest when looking for a book.
The review did not mention other books or links of information. A young adult reader
would have that savvy thought to click and check other areas.
I came across this book review in an odd way. I was looking for a different genre to read.
After reading chapter 3 in our textbook (new technologies and new literacies) I noted
The genre of Western. I thought to myself “are there very many young adults out there who like western, hmmm…” I came from the John Wayne error and having four brothers only drove a heavier liking to the “Wild West”. While reading book reviews, I
spotted this book title Adventurous Deed of Deadwood and I was sucked in. Just the title grabbed me. The description of the lead character Prometheus Jones good fortune
had me interested in reading the book.
I think young adults ages 13-16 would enjoy this book . The review does not mention an age. Probably more boys than girls would enjoy this book, but it would be a very good
connection for post Civil War, African Americans, biases and tall tales.
Catherine Schaaf
cschaaf@st.philip-neri.org
Book review of the Adventurous Deed of Deadwood Jones by Helen Hemphill
ALAN Review, Winter 2009 by Mary Schutz
The opening sentence described a difficult situation for cowboys of black ethnicity. The
Western theme and description of what is happening at that time is brief. It would be helpful to the reader to have an example of how things are different. “just because blacks are free in these post-Civil War times doesn’t mean blacks should have things those whites, like the Dills, have”.
The review is brief, but I have noticed many reviews by ALAN, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literature, and some of the School Library Journal are short. This may be due
to the amount of space or to keep the young adults interest when looking for a book.
The review did not mention other books or links of information. A young adult reader
would have that savvy thought to click and check other areas.
I came across this book review in an odd way. I was looking for a different genre to read.
After reading chapter 3 in our textbook (new technologies and new literacies) I noted
The genre of Western. I thought to myself “are there very many young adults out there who like western, hmmm…” I came from the John Wayne error and having four brothers only drove a heavier liking to the “Wild West”. While reading book reviews, I
spotted this book title Adventurous Deed of Deadwood and I was sucked in. Just the title grabbed me. The description of the lead character Prometheus Jones good fortune
had me interested in reading the book.
I think young adults ages 13-16 would enjoy this book . The review does not mention an age. Probably more boys than girls would enjoy this book, but it would be a very good
connection for post Civil War, African Americans, biases and tall tales.
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Thanks for the book recommendation, Catherine! Front Street lists the age for the book at 10+, and I have done a book club with fifth and sixth graders. Some of the material might be a little gritty for sensitive children, so parents, teachers, and librarians might keep that in mind. Have a great weekend!
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