Mattie Ross, 14, from Dardanelle, Arkansas, narrates half a century later, her trip in the winter of 1870s, to avenge the murder of her father. She convinces one-eyed "Rooster" Cogburn, the meanest available U.S. Marshall, to tag along, while she outdickers and outmaneuvers the hard-bitten types in her path. Basis of John Wayne movie and re-make. After watching the remake of "True Grit", I wanted to read the original book and see how it compared. The book is fantastic, a definite American Classic. Mattie Ross is determined to avenge her father's death after he is killed by his own ranch hand Tom Chaney. She hires US Marshall Rooster Cogburn to track him down. With the help of Texas officer LaBoeuf, the three go on a western adventure that will not soon be forgotten. This book would be a great recommendation for more advanced adolescent readers. I want to watch the John Wayne version of the story next!
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