Shoot Like a Girl: A Prequel Novella to Girl with a Gun

Shoot Like a Girl tells the fictionalized early life of Annie Oakley, highlighting her struggles after her father's death and her difficult circumstances at the poorhouse and with the oppressive McCrimmons. Amid hardship and abuse, Annie forms a bond with a horse named Buck and eventually devises a plan to escape her challenging situation. The story explores her resilience and determination before she rises to become an iconic sharpshooter.