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Call Me Francis Tucket (Tucket Adventures (Paperback)) Paperback – October 1, 1996

by Gary Paulsen (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 142 ratings
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Alone. Francis Tucket now feels more confident that he can handle almost anything. A year ago, on the wagon train, he was kidnapped from his family by a Pawnee hunting party. Then he escaped with the help of the mountain man, Mr. Grimes. Now that he and Mr. Grimes have parted ways, Francis is heading west on his Indian pony, crossing the endless prairie, trying to find his family.

After a year with Mr. Grimes, Francis has learned to live by the harsh code of the wilderness. He can cause a stampede, survive his own mistakes, and face up to desperadoes. But when he rescues a little girl and her younger brother, Francis takes on more than he bargained for.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 2 of 5
    The Francis Tucket Adventures
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    970L
  7. Dimensions
    5.31 x 0.31 x 7.63 inches
  8. Publisher
    Yearling
  9. Publication date
    October 1, 1996
  10. ISBN-10
    0440412706
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0440412700
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In a starred review of this follow-up to Mr. Tucket, PW said that Paulsen "weaves in a wealth of information about pioneer travel, adding historical value to this heart-stopping good read." Ages 10-up.
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"Characteristic of all Paulsen's works, the narrative flow is smooth and uncluttered, the action gritty and realistic, the story thrilling."--Kirkus Reviews

"A cool-headed survivor in the mold of Hatchet's protagonist...a heart-stopping good read." --Publishers Weekly, Starred

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yearling; Reprint edition (October 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0440412706
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440412700
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.31 x 7.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

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Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers. He has written more than one hundred book for adults and young readers, and is the author of three Newberry Honor titles: Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.

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microjoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Tucket rides again
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2002
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Francis is much more grown up in this adventurous sequel to the first book in the series, "Mr. Tucket". Francis is on his own, having learned so many survival skills from Mr. Grimes in the previous book. Once again he is forced to have his posessions (horse, rifle, clothes) taken from him by force. But the outcome is different this time, since Francis is much wiser even if he is 14. He is able to take care of himself just as well as any adult. Francis helps some kids, hunts buffalo, meets with Indians, and other frontier activity. The mule in this book steals the show by the way.

The only bad thing about this book is it is short. I read it in about an hour, and it is half the size of the first book. Don't get me wrong though, I sped through the book because you can't wait to turn the page and see what happens next. Mr. Grimes is not in this story. I can't wait to read the next book. I strongly reccommend reading the book that comes first in the series before reading this, the second one.
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TeacherGal94
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 5th Grade Read Aloud
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
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As able to use compare and contrast discussions often with my class to discuss Francis’s character development overtime compared to the first book. It’s shorter than the first book. It’s a little less suspenseful then the first book.
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Eagle Mom of 2
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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I love to recommend the "Tucket" series to boys in my 4th grade class. Once a student is hooked with the first book, he generally wants to read the rest of the series.
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jg
4.0 out of 5 stars Travels with Tucket
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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My grandsons and I love the Tucket series--really exciting and funny sometimes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Francis Tucket
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2013
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this is an awesome book I recommend reading the whole series for a real page tuner that awaits you every page with crisp and vibrant details. I'm a 10 year old and I recommend this to any kids in elementary ages from 6 to 10 because there's some violence and gore.
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Cathy Plucker
5.0 out of 5 stars Call Me Francis Tucket
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2011
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Great book - the boys in my class read the first book in the series, and couldn't wait till I ordered this one! It is full of action, adventure, suspense, besides being a historically accurate portrayal of life on the Oregon Trail. Great pick for 4th and 5th graders - especially for the boys.
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Deborah S. Wiik
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Historical Fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2014
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The first book in the series, "Mr.Tucket", is a very exciting book and the second book keeps the adventure going! As a retired 4th grade teacher, I recommend this series for all kids but especially boys.
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Rosie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
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My grandson loves this series. Great product with timely deleivery!
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