The fastest man in the West meets his match in this deliciously clever original tall tale. With his extra-long legs, Jackrabbit McCabe can outrun anything on the American frontier — horses, trains, even twisters — until the telegraph arrives in Windy Flats, sending Morse code messages at the speed of electricity. In a race between man and machine, who will be left in the dust? Includes an author’s note on the invention of the telegraph, a Morse code key, and a riddle in Morse code for kids to transcribe.
Key features
- Original American tall tale by Lucy Margaret Rozier, illustrated by Leo Espinosa
- A race between the fastest man in the West and the electric telegraph
- Author’s note on the invention of the telegraph
- Morse code key plus a riddle in Morse code for kids to decode
- A smart, fun read for young readers
eBook $4.99 (Barnes & Noble). The hardcover edition (ISBN 0385378432) appears to be out of print — check Amazon for availability.
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