The Boys Book of Western Stories: Short Stories of the Old West

De: Frank Theodat, Frank Kidd, London Baker, Harvey Stanbrough, Gaius Warner, Brady Putzke, Blake Bobechko, Walt Coburn

Narrado por: Jason McGinty

Classic western adventure. Made for the next generation.

The Boys Book of Western Stories brings together the best of the pulp West: hard-riding heroes, outlaw showdowns, and wide-open country where courage is the only currency that matters.

Eight short stories spanning the golden age of American frontier fiction and bold new voices curated for boys ages 10 to 16 who are ready for stories with real grit. Perfect for reading aloud around the campfire or quietly at the end of a long day.

Built on the values that matter most: courage, loyalty, and doing what's right. These are stories a grandfather can hand to his grandson and say, "This is who we are."Ideal for homeschool families, Scout troops, and anyone seeking frontier adventure fiction for boys that actually holds their attention.

Give a boy a story worth telling.

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I really enjoyed this book. Brought back memories of reading Lewis Lamar novels as a boy.

I'm a 68-year-old boy. I listened to this book with an ear for my four grandsons age 12 to 7.

I rate this book 5 stars. I have selected a couple of stories that are more appropriate for boys. There are a two stories that may be a little old for them, but they are very good.
All of these stories are excellent. But, I had to break it down to two of my favorites for my grandchildren. And two that I enjoyed as an adult.

Number one,
To kill a Banshee by Frank Kidd.

Number two , The Howel by London Baker

Both of the authors present young protagonist dealing with mysteries of the frontier. Both have conclusions that are logical and realistic.

The notched gun, by Walt Colborn

I love this story. But I'm not sure my grandson's will grasp the nuances of it.

The author does a superb job of depicting the main character as a bad man. You won't like him. But the story ends with a twist.

The Loner by Roy Norton.

I'll rate this as my number one pick. I think even the grandsons could handle it. Anyone who's ever had a hunting dog or a companion dog will relate to this story.

The narrator. He has a solid, comfortable voice. He handles dialect with subtle inflections that flow so easily it goes unnoticed.