Puss in Cowboy Boots

By Huling, Jan

Publishers Summary:
Set in Texas, a retelling of the fairy tale in which a clever cat wins for his master a fortune and a wealthy and talented bride.

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ISBN
978-0-68983-119-5
Publisher
Simon


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on June 1, 2002

Gr 1-3 From the French countryside to the heart of Texas is a bit of a leap, but this powerful cat lands beautifully on his feet, clad in bright, red cowboy boots. True to the original tale and to the Texas setting, this Puss hunts wild turkey and possum, negotiates with the state's "most powerful oilman," overpowers an ogre with a "Remember the Alamo" tattoo, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on July 1, 2002

One day ol' Clem, a Texas rodeo clown, "up and kicked the bucket," leaving three sons. The eldest inherited the pick-up truck, the second received his pa's clown suit, and Dan, the third son, "got what was left: old Puss." The basic plot follows Perrault's; however, the Hulings' retelling is set in Texas and is filled with country expressions spoken with a southwestern twang. Upon inhe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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