Kiddie the Scout

"Kiddie the Scout" by Robert Leighton is a book that throws the reader into the heart of the Wild West, where a scout named Kiddie finds himself back in America battling Indians after a stint in England. The story ignites as Old Man Birkenshaw and his crew brace for an attack led by the menacing Broken Feather, and their discussions about Kiddie highlight his legendary scouting abilities. He shows up just in time to stop an Indian raid and the narrative then focuses on clashes, Kiddie's skills, and how he merges his background with the tough plains life.