Peck's Bad Boy with the Cowboys

"Peck's Bad Boy with the Cowboys" by George W. Peck is a funny story about a mischievous boy named Hennery and his clumsy father, Pa, as they try to make a name for themselves in the Wild West. The book is full of entertaining stories about their run-ins with cowboys, Indians, and Pa's awkward attempts to be a hero. The story begins with Pa getting excited about a chance to perform in a Wild West show put on by circus people. As they travel west, their trip becomes a series of comical blunders, like when they hire a quirky Indian interpreter and a cowboy who used to be bad. Pa wants to be as famous as Buffalo Bill, but his dreams lead to hilarious messes, such as a close call with a grizzly bear and a mix-up with some buffalo calves. These funny situations show that trying to be a hero can be really hard and silly when you don't know what you're doing.