Run, Lessie, Run

Lessie lives with her grandma north of the Red River in Oklahoma Territory. Determined that Lessie would grow into a refined lady, Grandma has never allowed her to get dirty or work the farm. Thus Lessie is a spoiled young lady at age fourteen. Her life changes when outlaws come to the farm and Grandma shoots them. Lessie must run and escape the outlaws. Grandma cuts Lessie’s beautiful red hair and makes her dress as a boy. Her escape takes her to work as a stable boy. Her temper flares and she confronts the town bully. She joins a cattle drive as a drover. She endures hardships, always looking over her shoulder for the outlaws. She lives with an Indian tribe for the winter. Growing stronger and tougher, she must decide whether to keep running or face her enemies.Smith, Joyce is the author of 'Run, Lessie, Run', published 2007 under ISBN 9781424183685 and ISBN 1424183685.