BIG COWBOY WESTERN

by Ann Herbert Scott ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 26, 1965

Martin's home was in a housing project. The urban location notwithstanding, Martin quickly switched to a wild west frame of reference when he got a cowboy hat and holster for his fifth birthday. ""Pow, pow, pow,"" said Martin, ""I'm Big Cowboy Western."" His older sisters ignored him, his mother cuddled him, his neighbor was patronizing to him, and the big boys sneered at him. Martin still kept popping, but with less enthusiasm, when he finally found what he needed--a steed (the fruit and vegetable man's horse). The wisp of a story serves to offer up a congenial slice of life. The drawings of the little Negro boy are rather clumsily executed, but offer several different views of the housing project in the background.

Pub Date: Aug. 26, 1965

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1965

Categories: CHILDREN'S