Welcome to the town of Horsefly in the old west, named after our hero's ma and pa. Fly wants to be sheriff, but he must prove himself first. The chance comes when Bandit Bird holds up the bank and takes off into the desert with all the gold. Can fly achieve his dream of being the sheriff of Horsefly? Can Fly make friends with the horses even though they are afraid of being bitten? is a laugh-out-loud tale, with charming illustrations, told in gentle rhyme. Lots of interesting facts about about desert animals such as coyotes and prairie dogs will keep curious minds engaged. Little ones will learn about honesty and the importance of being truthful. After-story ideas are included to encourage discussion and help develop reading comprehension skills. Early Readers ages 2-6