The Last Cowboys
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
Grandfather and Roo, a remarkable dog with a vivid imagination, set off from England to America on an exciting expedition to the Wild, Wild West.
The intrepid travelers are in search of Roo's grandfather, rumored to be living among cowboys following a successful movie career. Grandfather and Roo land in Hollywood, and after a movie studio tour, they embark on a bus trip that ends abruptly with the two of them dumped by the side of the road. The pair hitchhike through the Grand Canyon before finally reaching One Horse Town, which has been overrun by a gang of lawless horses. After a narrow nighttime escape and chilly nights camping in caves, Roo is joyfully reunited with Old Blue, his grandfather.
Cleverly told through Grandfather's affectionate letters written to a grandchild back home, The Last Cowboys is another hilarious, original adventure featuring this immensely charming twosome. Horse's winsome pen-and-ink illustrations perfectly complement this fanciful tale that will delight young and old alike.
The intrepid travelers are in search of Roo's grandfather, rumored to be living among cowboys following a successful movie career. Grandfather and Roo land in Hollywood, and after a movie studio tour, they embark on a bus trip that ends abruptly with the two of them dumped by the side of the road. The pair hitchhike through the Grand Canyon before finally reaching One Horse Town, which has been overrun by a gang of lawless horses. After a narrow nighttime escape and chilly nights camping in caves, Roo is joyfully reunited with Old Blue, his grandfather.
Cleverly told through Grandfather's affectionate letters written to a grandchild back home, The Last Cowboys is another hilarious, original adventure featuring this immensely charming twosome. Horse's winsome pen-and-ink illustrations perfectly complement this fanciful tale that will delight young and old alike.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1561454516
ISBN13:9781561454518
Release Date:October 2008
Publisher:Peachtree Publishing Company
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.7" x 7.6"
Age Range:6 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 5
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
For any with a need for a good children's story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
An old man and his dog and a hilarious adventure. "The Last Cowboys" is told through a series of letters from a Grandfather to his grandchild as he travels across America to find his dog Roo's grandfather, an ex-actor who has taken residence in the Wild West. An entertaining story to be read between parent and child featuring ducks, democratic horses, and more, "The Last Cowboys" is something to consider for any with a need for a good children's story.
Very funny
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Grandfather and Roo - a dog of character and strong views - are off to America in search of Roo's long-lost grandfather. He was last heard of living in the Wild West, and it's still pretty wild out there. Will the intrepid explorers ever get home? Grandfather's letters tell the story of their amazing and very funny journey. This is a short book, most of the pages are illustrated in wonderful pen-and-ink line drawings drawn by the author. As the blurb states each short chapter is laid out as a letter to the storytellers Grand Child, each letter relating to the events of that day, all filled with many moments of humour that kept a big, stupid, grin on my face and had me laughing out loud. There are many superb scenes and events such as Grandfather and Roo catching a bus full of greyhounds instead of a greyhound bus. Once lost Grandfather and Roo eventually find themselves in a typical western town, only instead of people it's inhabited by animals and terrorized by a gang of horses, this gang soon elect Roo as sheriff. This book is pure escapism and one that should appeal to all age groups and if you can find a copy I urge you to read it.
Delightful and funny!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
My daughter loves it! It is an adorable tale that had us in stitches at every turn. Get all of "The Last ..." series by Harry Horse. The adventures of Grandfather and Roo are funny and whimsical.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
