The Devil in Ol' Rosie

by Louise Moeri

Book Overview

Ol' Rosie, a cranky, old mare, has escaped the corral and has led ten of the Nolan's other horses into the stark mountains of eastern Oregon. It's not the first time, but for Wart's pa, this is a particularly desperate situation. On their ranch -- as on any ranch in 1907 -- horses are the key to a rancher's livelihood. So when Ol' Rosie and the other horses run off, somebody has to go catch them. But Wart's ma is having a baby. His pa needs to stay...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442402024
• ISBN13: 9781442402027
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Should be a Newberry Contender

Excellent, coming of age story with a historical setting and an added measure of suspense. The writing is first-rate--Louise Moeri captures the voice of the 12 year-old hero perfectly.