Billy the Kid by: Theodore Taylor

Billy the Kid is kind of a tall tale but still considered a non-fiction book. This is definitely a more advanced novel for older elementary school children and even up into junior high or possibly even high school. It is a long and challenging read but most certainly a good one. There are little known "facts" about Billy the Kid but hearing his story is entertaining and interesting even for the most advanced readers. It tells the tale of a young cowboy who terrified everyone he came into contact with and even though he was so young was the most feared cowboy in town. The legend of Billy the Kid is a fascinating one that young kids will be interested in. This is a good read but is not for readers who have trouble holding attention or need pictures to help them along. Due to the length of the book which is well over 150 pages it will likely be a book you could assign to children to read over a good length of time and maybe do responses chapter by chapter. A challenging book but a great story, check it out.