When ten-year-old Johann comes from Germany to make his home in Texas, he is awed at first by the vastness of the country. But from the moment the big, friendly stagecoach driver tousles his yellow hair and calls him "Johnny Texas," the boy's love for this wide and wonderful land of freedom begins to grow and grow.

Johnny Texas is a story of adventure and excitement and pathos, all woven together with threads of early Texas history. It is the story of Johnny and his wonder and happiness in a new life, as he explores the woods and streams near his farm home. But it is also the story of Johnny's gallant "Papa" and timid, loving "Mama" and Texas-born baby Clara. 

Most of all, it is a warm and human story of family life, and of one family's growth in the understanding of what America means. It is simply written and easy to read, but as one youngster said, "Johnny Texas isn't just for children; it's a book for everyone!"

From the dust jacket