Books like Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen
Fourteen‑year‑old Francis Tucket joins his family’s wagon train on the Oregon Trail, eager to prove himself when he receives a rifle for his birthday. While practicing his marksmanship, Francis lags behind and is captured by the Pawnee Indians. His escape and survival involve wild horses, hostile tribes, and the help of a mysterious one‑armed mountain man named Mr. Grimes. These adventures force Francis to grow from a boy into the hard‑looking man who will later be called Mr. Tucket.
First publish date: November 1, 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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