The Practical Jokers

Western Novel for Young People

By Richard A. Davis | Publisher: Xlibris

About the book

When Stace arrives at the saloon at the rail head of the Double Bar M Ranch, he finds a young half-Indian lad, Rabbit, being terrorized by the local cowboys. He rescues the boy, and when Colonel McFarley invites him to join the crew, he insists that Rabbit be given a job as well. But he discovers that having rescued Rabbit, he has not stopped the harassment, though the other cowboys are judging exactly what Satce will tolerate. So Stace works up a scheme to trick the other cowboys into accepting Rabbit. In the process, Rabbit learns about the nature and special meanings of tricks and practical jokes.

Editions of The Practical Jokers

Hardcover
ISBN 9781499044928
Paperback
ISBN 9781499044911
EBook
ISBN 9781499044935

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When Stace arrives at the saloon at the rail head of the Double Bar M Ranch, he finds a young half-Indian lad, Rabbit, being terrorized by the local cowboys. He rescues the boy, and when Colonel McFarley invites him to join the crew, he insists that Rabbit be given a job as well. But he discovers that having rescued Rabbit, he has not stopped the harassment, though the other cowboys are judging exactly what Satce will tolerate. So Stace works up a scheme to trick the other cowboys into accepting Rabbit. In the process, Rabbit learns about the nature and special meanings of tricks and practical jokes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Practical Jokers about?

When Stace arrives at the saloon at the rail head of the Double Bar M Ranch, he finds a young half-Indian lad, Rabbit, being terrorized by the local cowboys. He rescues the boy, and when Colonel McFarley invites him to join the crew, he insists that Rabbit be given a job as well. But he discovers that having rescued Rabbit, he has not stopped the harassment, though the other cowboys are judging exactly what Satce will tolerate. So Stace works up a scheme to trick the other cowboys into accepting Rabbit. In the process, Rabbit learns about the nature and special meanings of tricks and practical jokes.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Practical Jokers?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of The Practical Jokers?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781499044928

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Practical Jokers?

Richard A. Davis

Who is the Publisher of the book The Practical Jokers?

Xlibris

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Practical Jokers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781499044928) and paperback(ISBN 9781499044911) and ebook(ISBN 9781499044935)