Publisher's Synopsis
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The Toughest Ranger - Western
A perfect role for a young Kevin Costner, saddle tramp Petey McGuire has been kicked around so long, he'd run away from his own shadow if he could. But there's one fight hecan't run from-the fight against hunger. Petey needs a job quick. But the only way to get one is to act cool and talk tough. And he succeeds all too well-landing in the saddle withthe Arizona Rangers . . . where he learns exactly what it takes to face the meanest outlaw and win the prettiest girl. Includes: "The Ranch That No One Would Buy" and "Silent Pards"
"I completely recommend The Toughest Ranger." -P.W.
GRADE LEVEL: 7 LEXILE 750 GRL Z+
THEMES: Bullying, Arizona Rangers, Courage, Morality, Pretending to Be Someone You Are Not, Idea of Identity, Historical Fiction