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T is for Thunder Rose: Texas Tall Tale Heroine

4/22/2015

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"Every Hero Has A Story." My Blogging From A to Z theme bridges the summer library reading programs throughout the U.S. with storytelling opportunities, ideas, and activities.

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Howdy folks. This here Texas tall tale stands up to the best of them, like Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, Mike Fink, and Davy Crockett. I figure fourth graders on up to eighth graders will certainly enjoy this picture book.  Thunder Rose is filled with exaggerations and live action, bigger than life situations that gotta be solved,  and our heroine comes out smellin' like a rose. I also tip my Stetson cowboy hat to illustrator, Kadir Nelson - her pictures are amazing. 

Summary: A feisty baby girl was born on a dark and thunder storm night and with her adoring parents looking on, she grabbed the lightning and thunder above her and with her first breath declared that she was partial to the name Rose, so Thunder Rose stuck.  Rose grew up not knowing failure. Why, on day two, she lifted a cow to drink its milk dry, two years, she played with scrap iron,  and at the ripe old age of twelve, wrestled a stampeding herd of wild longhorn steer and tamed the monster steer with a song-a song her parents' love had graced her with. She conquered all who stood in her way which included a gang of desperadoes she tied up in iron and dropped in jail. Thunder Rose tackled a cloud with her lasso, squeezing it for water to  halt the drought (which must have been perty fierce 'cause even the rocks were crying out in thirst. Problem was her efforts resulted in two tornadoes comin' at her. Full of determination, bravery, and confidence, Rose knew she needed a plan first so she sat back and thought it out. Thunder Rose used her talent of singin' and calmed those tornadoes. As Rose journeyed  back to Abilene, TX, she realized the gentle power of music in her heart. Rose was a hero that changed her world through kindness, determined focus, thoughtfulness, and song. Thunder Rose's stories of her amazing, almost impossible feats spread all over the West and now you're hearing about them too! 
I'm hoping to adapt Jerdine Nolan's original tall tale of Thunder Rose to storytell in the schools and libraries but I'll need to ask for permission from her first. Emailing begins tomorrow!

Resources

Hobby Horse, cowboy hat, some boots, and chaps: all you need to role play this tall tale!

Text of Thunder Rose

Below is a wonderful guide with writing and reading activities suited more for a classroom:
thunder_rose_guide.pdf
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8 Comments
Arlee Bird link
4/22/2015 05:19:26 pm

I like the art work and layout of the cover.

Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
<a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/">Tossing It Out</a>

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Sharon link
4/23/2015 12:37:31 am

I have not heard of this book before! How did I miss out! Blessings. I lover your theme!

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Alice Gerard link
4/23/2015 10:45:29 am

Thunder Rose! What an amazing character. I like everything about her. She is bigger than life, bigger than big.I would love to hear a story about her, told in her voice. I can imagine her voice.
p.s. thank you for visiting my blog and for your kindness and support. It truly means the world to me.

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Sue Kuentz link
4/23/2015 04:16:01 pm

I'm hoping there will be more adventures from Thunder Rose. Thanks so much for visiting Alice - love your blog!
@Door2LoreSue
<a href="http://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog">PowerofStoryABlog</a> - Every Hero Has a Story

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Yvonne V link
4/23/2015 01:57:10 pm

She sounds like a unique character!

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Sue Kuentz link
4/23/2015 04:13:38 pm

So refreshing - she's guided by love - the world's the limit! Thanks for visiting Yvonne. @Door2LoreSue
<a href="http://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog">PowerofStoryABlog</a> - Every Hero Has a Story

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Shirley Corder link
4/25/2015 07:32:06 am

Hi Sue. Love your post. You visited my V is for Victoria Falls and asked how to sign up. There's a block immediately at the end of each post that says Follow This Blog. Just put your email address there. It's that simple. Glad you're enjoying the challenge!
(Or if you follow the link in my signature line, you'll find the block at the top.)
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Horace Buford link
3/15/2023 01:35:05 pm

She conquered all who stood in her way which included a gang of desperadoes she tied up in iron and dropped in jail. Thunder Rose tackled a cloud with her lasso, I truly appreciate your great post!

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