Set in the West of bygone years, the Big Sky Boys live and work together on the Spinnin' Spur ranch along with the ranch cook and Rooster's pet armadillo, Albert. They work the hard life of cowboys, but there's always a way to have a little fun while working! From bronc busting to birthday parties to making music, you never can tell what will happen. And even though there's plenty of teasing that goes on, in the end they are the best of partners. JANUARY 27, 2021 THE BIG SKY BOYS - BOOK REVIEWThe Big Sky Boys, And Life on the Spinnin' Spur, is a tale by Todd Linder of three cowboys and their many adventures. I was graciously given a copy to review, and as always, I give my completely honest opinion. ( I was not paid for my opinion) JANUARY 27, 2021 THE BIG SKY BOYS - BOOK REVIEW The Big Sky Boys, And Life on the Spinnin' Spur, is a tale by Todd Linder of three cowboys and their many adventures. I was graciously given a copy to review, and as always, I give my completely honest opinion. ( I was not paid for my opinion ) I read this book all the way through, then began reading it to my 8 year old daughter, and she likes it! That's a good sign, because she is usually has a hard time sitting still long enough to listen to a story! She thought the cowboys on the Spinnin' Spur were pretty funny. It definitely leans heavily on humor throughout the stories. Each chapter is a new adventure for the cowboys on the Spinnin' Spur. Some are rather fanciful, but most kids love stories a bit on the fanciful side! This book plays to kids' big imaginations by adding a pet armadillo, sheep-riding, bronc-busting, and even a skunk! He adds interest by using cowboy lingo, such as omitting the 'g' from most words. Shinin', spinnin', waitin', ropin', etc. Some of the lingo may sound overdone, but I clearly remember - as a child - enjoying such language in books, turning each word over to see how it sounded. Overall, I think it is a fun book for kids, and a good way to get reluctant readers hooked. Especially kids who like cowboys! It is aimed at kids 7-12 years old, and I find it a perfect fit for my two girls. (8, 12) It is a fun read-aloud, or for kids to read alone. aranchmom.com/ "The Big Sky Boys and Life on the Spinnin' Spur" Review Alabama Martin 5/27/23 This book would be great for older children who are transitioning to chapter books. I remember when I was around the age of nine, I started to read these exact books. When I began this book I knew this would be great for children who like farm animals and the farm life setting. My Niece is that type of child, when I read it she asked me if there was a second one and she tried to read it herself and this book helped her begin to sound out words for as young as she is. I like the adventures of the Sky Boys; I think they could create a sense of imagery for children who are starting to read without illustrations. The cover of the book is my favorite part, I love seeing what Authors and Illustrators could come up with to describe a book as a whole and this cover is exactly that. Overall, this book was a great adventure and I could see this book being in a school library to help transitioning children. As an elementary educator in years past, Todd spent many hours reading aloud to students in hopes of not just entertaining them but also of instilling in them the love of being lost in a book. As a boy riding horses, Todd often wondered if he had been born a hundred years too late and what it would have been like to cowboy with the likes of C. M. Russell in Montana or with the hands on the King Ranch in Texas. He's realized at least part of that dream by living in Montana, "the last best place." Logan Rogers is a fine artist and illustrator who has been drawing and painting ever since he could hold a crayon. In school, he was one of those kids who drew whenever the teacher wasn't looking. His illustrations, geared toward children's literature, showcase expressive characters and settings, and tell compelling stories. He lives and works in southern Ohio, with his family and many pets.