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Jackson Sundown: Native American Bronco Buster
Ride into the life of a Native American cowboy!
When the U.S. Army Calvary attacked the Nez Perce tribe, Jackson Sundown's trick riding allowed him to escape. For years afterwards he lived a quiet life, until at the age of 49 he entered his first rodeo. His performance was captivating and the crowds loved him! Sundown dreamed of winning first place at a bronc championship--a feat never accomplished by a Native American. Will he win? Find out in this thrilling biography for young readers. Follow Jackson Sundown on his journey from trick-riding at rodeos to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. His courageous story, told in vibrant illustrations, will inspire children to overcome obstacles on the way to their dream!
When the U.S. Army Calvary attacked the Nez Perce tribe, Jackson Sundown's trick riding allowed him to escape. For years afterwards he lived a quiet life, until at the age of 49 he entered his first rodeo. His performance was captivating and the crowds loved him! Sundown dreamed of winning first place at a bronc championship--a feat never accomplished by a Native American. Will he win? Find out in this thrilling biography for young readers. Follow Jackson Sundown on his journey from trick-riding at rodeos to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. His courageous story, told in vibrant illustrations, will inspire children to overcome obstacles on the way to their dream!
32 pages, Hardcover
Published January 29, 2018
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November 16, 2019
Jackson Sundown: Native American Bronco Buster is a children's picture book written by Doris Fisher and illustrated by Sarah Cotton. It is a biographical picture book of Jackson Sundown – a Native American cowboy.
November, at least in my part of the world is Native American Heritage Month, which I plan to read one children's book, preferably a biography, which pertains to the subject everyday this month. Therefore, I thought that this book would be apropos for today.
Jackson Sundown, born Waaya-Tonah-Toesits-Kahn, was a Native American rodeo rider who has become a folk-hero for his mythic performance in the 1916 Pendleton Round-Up. Sundown was born in 1863, probably in Montana, into the visiting Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce, later led by Chief Joseph.
Fisher's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Following a brief overview of the last days of Nez Perce independence, Fisher's biography focuses on Jackson's career. In this straightforward account, the racism Sundown faced is touched on but not explored and the use of the term costume instead of the more respectful word regalia is a serious oversight. Additional author notes and biography could be found in the backmatter. Cotton's colorful and lively illustrations capture the spirit of the rodeo.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. In 1877 the United States Army attacked 17-year-old Jackson's encampment, ending the Nez Perce's famed attempt to avoid relocation from their homeland. He escaped and fled to Canada. Years later, Jackson returned from Canada and worked on ranches in Idaho training horses. When he was 49, he began entering rodeo competitions. He rode both horses and bulls and earned a reputation as a showman. At the age of 53, Jackson won the 1916 Pendleton Round-Up World Championship for bronco riding.
All in all, Jackson Sundown: Native American Bronco Buster is sadly, an unremarkable introduction to such a remarkable man.
November, at least in my part of the world is Native American Heritage Month, which I plan to read one children's book, preferably a biography, which pertains to the subject everyday this month. Therefore, I thought that this book would be apropos for today.
Jackson Sundown, born Waaya-Tonah-Toesits-Kahn, was a Native American rodeo rider who has become a folk-hero for his mythic performance in the 1916 Pendleton Round-Up. Sundown was born in 1863, probably in Montana, into the visiting Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce, later led by Chief Joseph.
Fisher's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Following a brief overview of the last days of Nez Perce independence, Fisher's biography focuses on Jackson's career. In this straightforward account, the racism Sundown faced is touched on but not explored and the use of the term costume instead of the more respectful word regalia is a serious oversight. Additional author notes and biography could be found in the backmatter. Cotton's colorful and lively illustrations capture the spirit of the rodeo.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. In 1877 the United States Army attacked 17-year-old Jackson's encampment, ending the Nez Perce's famed attempt to avoid relocation from their homeland. He escaped and fled to Canada. Years later, Jackson returned from Canada and worked on ranches in Idaho training horses. When he was 49, he began entering rodeo competitions. He rode both horses and bulls and earned a reputation as a showman. At the age of 53, Jackson won the 1916 Pendleton Round-Up World Championship for bronco riding.
All in all, Jackson Sundown: Native American Bronco Buster is sadly, an unremarkable introduction to such a remarkable man.
January 11, 2020
Doris Fisher's Jackson Sundown is a captivating and important book for children; the Native American "bronco buster" was a remarkable figure in history and Doris Fisher brings his largely unknown story to light through appropriately simple, entertaining and informative text. Not to mention, the illustrations are outstanding! I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to librarians and teachers as well.
August 4, 2022
While the illustrations here are lovely, and this is a great subject matter, the text is disappointing. The text is simplistic and verging on a bullet-point list with no flow of story. I had really hoped to use this in a storytime, but I don't think it would hold a group's attention.
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