AUTHOR: Shirley Lewis
ISBN: 0-9684559-2-1
LIST PRICE: $14.95

Call me Francis Tucket continues the remarkable adventures of a 14 year old boy whose adventures started in Mr. Tucket, when Francis was captured by the Pawnee tribe from his wagon train which was headed out on the Oregon trail in pioneer times. This sequel story is a rootin', tootin', shootin' western adventure that captures the spirit of adventure of those long-gone pioneer days. Francis gets caught in a buffalo stampede and loses his wagon train, thus leaving him stranded in the Great Plains. While all readers seem to enjoy reading about Francis Tucket, the book is especially useful for teachers who are looking for a story about settling the West that will appeal to reluctant readers. The story is simple, short and describes the kind of life that was really led by pioneer settlers. It is a very useful selection for grades 5-6 and up, with special effectiveness with struggling readers.

The study guide provides information about the author and guides teachers through the study of plot, theme, characterization, style, vocabulary development, etc.