Adventure fiction. Davy Crockett, born in the backwoods of Tennessee, learned the skills of both the Indian and the white man while growing up, and when necessary could beat the Indians at their own game. Though his life was a long series of adventures, perhaps his most glorious moment was in the Alamo, where the Texans made a stand against the Indians. This story of Davy Crockett's life is an enthralling one, packed with excitement from beginning to end. 8-11 yrs.