Story Behind The Book
"Riding with the James Gang" is the third installment in the award-winning Luke and Jenny series of historical novels for young readers by Gayle Martin.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><em>What I love most about this book is the reader is treated to an accurate, birds eye view of the notorious James-Younger Gang as seen through the eyes of two youngsters, Luke and Jenny. These two have the ability to communicate with the spirit world and do some time traveling. Couldn't we all be so blessed.<span> </span>What a great way for people, especially youngsters, to learn history.</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Marshall Trimble, Official Arizona State Historian</p><p class="MsoNormal">Author, <em>Arizona: A Cavalcade of History</em> and <em>Wyatt Earp: Showdown at</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>Tombstone.</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>Author Gayle Martin captivates young readers with her easy to follow and understand explanations of a complex time period in American history. Riding with the James Gang is fun as well as educational. Definitely an imaginative way to introduce youngsters to the excitement of the American old west and family genealogy.</em></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jeff Smith, author of <em>Alias Soapy Smith: The Life and Death of a Scoundrel.</em></p><p></p>