This book manages to exude the spirit of the Wild West through its delightful illustrations and the character of its title heroine, Esther Morris. As a fifty-five year old woman she headed out west because she was a big woman with big ideas! She promoted women's suffrage and was the first American Woman to hold public office. The book does a wonderful job of explaining the suffrage movement in simple yet entertaining terms on each page. Each page includes about one paragraph as the book is aimed at young readers. However, if you are an adult and want some quick leisure reading, this book will not disappoint you. It is also perfect for reading out loud to little ones. At the very back there is an Author's Note and a list of places to visit. I really loved this book and immediately showed it to my Mother who read it also. It is a definite five star book and more!