Cowboy Camp by Tammi SauerI thought this was a sweet story of the underdog coming out on top! It starts off with this boy going to cowboy camp, but quickly learned he does not fit the classic "cowboy mold." He is allergic to horses, hates the cowboy food, and can't lasso because he gets rope burn. Just as he is starting to feel like he was not meant to be a real cowboy, he has to outsmart a local outlaw cowboy to protect the rest of the cowboy camp and his leader. In the end, he is congratulated on his bravery and he feels like an 'honest to goodness' cowboy. I liked this simple story because I enjoy the unexpectedness of it. It starts off with having to overcome many odds, but after a chance to really prove what a person is made of can change the outlook on oneself. I also liked it because the author uses fun words such as 'buckaroo', 'y'all', and 'rustlin rattlesnakes'. =)
This sounds like a very cute book with a great message! I like how the book showed that although some individuals do not fit into the norm, they can have great personalities and are capable of many things. I also like that the author added fun lingo. Using different words will engage readers and put an interesting twist on the language.
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