The Original Cowgirl bookcover

The Original Cowgirl

The Wild Adventures of Lucille Mulhall

Heather Lang 

(Author)

Suzanne Beaky 

(Illustrated by)
4.9/5.0
21,000+ Reviews
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Description

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A picture book biography of Lucille Mulhall, a Wild West performer in the early 1900s whose skills were as considerable as her male counterparts and who is often regarded as "the original cowgirl."

Who says girls can't be cowboys? Lucille Mulhall wasn't like most girls in the 1890s. She didn't give a lick about sewing or cooking or becoming a lady. Lucille had her heart set on roping and riding. At a time when most women couldn't vote or own property, Lucille never let society's expectations or the dangers of roping and riding stop her from pursuing her passion. Traveling around the country, she broke records and thrilled crowds with her daring acts. Soon cowboys, ranch hands, and folks all over the world cheered for the feisty and fearless girl cowboy.

Product Details

PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
Publish DateMarch 01, 2015
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780807529317
Dimensions10.0 X 8.0 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids,

About the Author

Heather Lang loves to write about real women who overcame extraordinary obstacles. Her work has received starred reviews from Booklist and SLJ, won a CCBC Choice Award, and has been nominated to the ALA Notable List. She lives with her husband and four children in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Suzanne Beaky grew up in Gahanna, Ohio and studied illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design. She has illustrated numerous children's books and magazines, including What's Bugging Nurse Penny? and the Hailey Twitch series. She lives with her husband and two cats in Pennsylvania.

Reviews

"Lang tells of Lucille's real-life journey to cowgirl fame in folksy prose while Beaky's accompanying illustrations, as big and bold as Lucille herself in their full-page spreads and primary colors, add just the right amount of visual humor to this accessible, enjoyable biography."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books


"Mulhall may not be a household name, but Lang makes her memorable for anyone who admires go-getters who beat the odds and break barriers."--Kirkus Reviews


"The illustrations, a mix of folk art and expressionism done to comic effect (the distended nostrils and meaning-filled eyes of the horses and cattle here are hilarious), perk up what might otherwise be a standard biography. A true story that emphasizes that no one should be barred from pursuing her (or his) dream."--Booklist


"The lighthearted text is matched by expressive, cartoon-style illustrations that show fear, determination, pride, and jubilation this indomitable woman experienced."--School Library Journal


2016 Amelia Bloomer List
Massachusetts Book Award Must Read Books List for 2016

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