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An award-winning book in both the Arizona Authors Literary Contest and in the New Mexico Book Awards, "Sam's Desert Adventure" is the story of an endearing, mischievous, trouble-prone boy and his ill-gotten mule Bucket. Sam finds out that nothing comes without a price as he learns responsibility in so many areas while having adventure after adventure with his mule and dog in the Arizona desert. The book has warmth, a great story line, wonderful characters, and a top-notch ending. Hilarious and education, both adults and young readers will thoroughly enjoy this young reader chapter book.

A new, exciting life awaits mischievous Sam Davenport after he and his family move to Arizona from Alaska. But now Sam's only friends are his dog, a kind old neighbor, and Bucket, a mule that Sam acquires in a most extraordinary way. Sam gets into lots of trouble, but through some exciting adventures with Bucket, he learns many lessons and proves - at last - that he can be responsible for both his actions and his mule. Shirley Johnson, Senior Reviewer for MidWest Book Review has this to say: "All in all this book is a winner. It has warmth, a great storyline, wonderful characters, and a top-notch ending. I highly recommend it."