by Audrey Couloumbis Published 2005

A Junior Library Guild pick

A Booksense pick

"...laugh-out-loud hilarious. While this novel at first seems a departure for Couloumbis, there are many similarities toÊGetting Near to Baby (1999) and Say Yes (2002). Her strongÊfemales are memorable, largely due to her perfect pitch in conveying theirÊunique voices. Hard to put down, and a fun read-aloud."
- Starred review School Library Journal

"What a pleasure to read something just for the sheer fun of the storytelling. Sallie's fresh and feisty voice, girls dressed as boys, an outlaw with a heart of gold, adventure and humor add up to great family entertainment."
- Kirkus

"... as full of wild escapades as the dime novels of old ... equal doses of comedy and adventure, this novel ... is sure to rustle up a new herd of fans for Couloumbis."
- Publisher's Weekly

"... the humor arises from the contrast between the sobriety of Sallie's voice and the frenetic action. Readers will become deeply involved ... drawn in by the sisters' strong bond, their continuing bad luck, and hints of a potential romance."
- Horn Book

"Readers searching for a Wild West Adventure with protofeminist flair will be swept along for the ride."
- Bulletin of the Center for ChildrenÕs Books