BUBBA THE COWBOY PRINCE: A FRACTURED TEXAS TALE

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Ketteman, Helen. 1997. BUBBA THE COWBOY PRINCE: A FRACTURED TEXAS TALE. Ill. by
James Warhola. New York: Scholastic Press. ISBN 0590255061

2. PLOT SUMMARY:
BUBBA THE COWBOY PRINCE is a retelling story of Cinderella, but western style. Bubba lives in his family ranch in Texas with his wicked stepdad and his nasty stepbrothers. Even though he is constantly bossed around the family ranch by his wicked stepdad and he stepbrothers, he never complains and does all of the chores he is told to do. Until one day when Miz Lurleen decides to throw a ball to find herself a real cowboy, Bubba had to stay home. As he watch his stepdad and stepbrothers leave for the ball, he knew that he was unable to go because he had no clothes. Than with the help of his fairy godcow, and a little Texas magic, he was able to attend the ball where he meets Miz Lurleen who finds him as the cowboy prince she's always dreamed of.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS:
Unlike most Cinderella stories, this one is very entertaining. Ketterman added an extremely funny twist on the old Cinderella tale. Its choice of language keeps your attention and is outstanding. Also, it has a well developed Texas setting that when you read the story it makes you use a southern/western accent because it makes the story more interesting.

Warhola's illustrations are outstanding and makes the story very enjoyable. The remarkable features on the character's faces reflect what they are actually thinking. The great colorful pictures enhance the interest of the reader in wanting to read the story. The artwork is just amazing!


4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S):
*Publisher's Weekly - "Just the ticket for buckaroos lookin'fer a good read."
*School Library Journal - "This is a fun-filled story with more hyperbole than a Christmas turkey has stuffing."

5. CONNECTIONS:
* Compare and Contrast between versions of Cinderella so that the students may be able to learn and accept the different cultures.
*Do interacting writing, in which both the educator and the student create a new text about Bubba's and Miz Lurleen's life together and their future?
*Karlin, Barbara. CINDERELLA. Ill.by James Marshall. Trumpet Club. ISBN 0440847052