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Annie Oakley called Jim her 'hero' and now he thinks he can do anything ... even catch Butch Cassidy and his mean band of crooks! His sister Tess is less sure and comes up with a plan to stop him. Can she keep Jim safe, or will they run into trouble?
Quick Summary
Imagine a kid who gets called a hero by Annie Oakley herself and thinks that means he can take on Butch Cassidy and his gang he's bold, a little naive, and has a big imagination. Jim's sister Tess, tired of his hair-brained schemes, cooks up a clever plan to keep him out of trouble, and the two end up chasing clues, building contraptions, and outwitting the outlaws in a series of fast-paced, often laugh-out-loud scenes. The story hits a sweet spot for readers who love a mix of humor, light-hearted danger, and sibling banter, and it's short enough that even reluctant readers can finish it in a single sitting. Parents will appreciate that the tension is mild more "oh-no-we-might-get-caught" than truly scary and that the book emphasizes teamwork and thinking before charging in. If your kid likes the mix of goofy humor and western adventure in books like "Hank Zipzer" or "The Bad Guys," they'll likely be hooked right away.