Books by Jack Schaefer

The spirit of Christmas is contagious and overwhelming in this charming and unpredictable holiday tale. Orphaned at thirteen, the poorly paid, patched-clothed cowhand Stubby Pringle is now nearing twenty as he looks forward to whooping it up at the Christmas dance. In true Schaefer fashion, Stubby Pringle delights readers and fills our hearts with the magic and spirit of Christmas.

Originally published in 1963, Monte Walsh continues to delight readers as a Western classic and popular favorite. The novel explores the cowboy lives of Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins as they carouse, ride, and work at the Slash Y with Cal Brennan. As the West changes and their cowboy antics are challenged, the two must part ways to pursue new ways of life.

Based on a Cheyenne legend, this novel holds universal appeal as it explores the theme of a man's conflict with his culture. It is the story of how Little Bear, a Cheyenne warrior who opposes war, reconciles the conflict between his personal values and the demands of his tribe.

Seen through the eyes of a young boy, SHANE is the classic novel of the lone stranger who rides into town; a gunslinger, a troubled man, a hero. 'If you read only one western in your life, this is the one' Roland Smith, author of Peak

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is Jack Shaefer's famous cowboy story which was made into an outstanding film. The tale is told by the boy into whose family corral a mysterious stranger rode in the summer of 1889.

Shane er den legendariske historie om den mystiske, ensomme fremmede, der en dag kommer ridende ind i den dal, hvor drengen Bob bor med sine nybyggerforældre på en ranch. Shanes herkomst og fortid fortaber sig i det ukendte, men på trods af sin gådefuldhed og tavshed opbygger Shane et stærkt venskab med Joe og Marian Starrett, Bobs forældre. Den lille nybyggerfamilie kæmper sammen med de andre nybyggere i området en hård kamp mod den skruppelløse, grådige ranchejer Fletcher. Shane bliver snart involveret i denne kamp og kommer til at stå med nybyggernes skæbne i sine hænder. Han har i lang tid forsøgt at bekæmpe fortidens skygger, men må erkende at: "En mand er, hvad han er, Bob, og det kan ikke lade sig gøre at lave om på støbeformen.""Hvorfor ikke indrømme det: Shane er en morderlig historie i sin art, en ægte saga, der udspiller sig på litteraturens overdrev." – Harald Engberg"Savnet klassisk western-roman fra 1949 bliver endelig genoptrykt ... regnes i USA for et mindre mesterværk om det vilde vest og dets svanesang over for moderne tider ... Schaefers bog er en træffende hyldest til det vilde vests værdier og den amerikanske selvforståelse som en nation af frie og tapre individualister." – Bo Tao Michaëlis, Politiken"Der vil også være læsere til den de næste 30 år, for den handler om det stof, der skaber helte, myter og mænd." – Helle Winther Olsen, Lektørudtalelse