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Shaking the Nickel BushSkinny and suffering from diabetes, Ralph Moody is ordered by a Boston doctor to seek a more healthful climate. Going west again is a delightful prospect. His childhood adventures on a Colorado ranch were described in Little Britches and Man of the Family, also Bison Books. Now nineteen years old, he strikes out into new territory hustling odd jobs, facing the problem of getting fresh milk and leafy green vegetables. He scrapes around to survive,
Skinny and suffering from diabetes, Ralph Moody is ordered by a Boston doctor to seek a more healthful climate. Going west again is a delightful prospect. His childhood adventures on a Colorado ranch were described in Little Britches and Man of the Family, also Bison Books. Now nineteen years old, he strikes out into new territory hustling odd jobs, facing the problem of getting fresh milk and leafy green vegetables. He scrapes around to survive, risking his neck as a stunt rider for a movie company. With an improvident buddy named Lonnie, he camps out in an Arizona canyon and "shakes the nickel bush" by sculpting plaster of paris busts of lawyers and bankers. This is 1918, and the young men travel through the Southwest not on horses but in a Ford aptly named Shiftless. New readers and old will enjoy this entry in the continuing saga of Ralph Moody.Purchase the audio edition.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bison Books
Published: 08/01/1994
ISBN: 9780803282186
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.97h x 5.29w x 0.56d
Review Citations: Library Journal 11/01/1994 pg. 116
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 51493 / Shaking the Nickel Bush
Reading Level: 5.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 13
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★★★★★ 5
Simple, reliable, and very comfortable to use
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
This keyboard is exactly what I was looking for. Setup was quick and easy, and the Bluetooth connection has been stable with no lag or dropouts. The keys are comfortable and quiet, making it great for everyday typing at home or in the office.
I really like having the full numpad while still keeping a relatively compact size. The keyboard feels sturdy, and the spill-resistant design gives some peace of mind. Battery life has been excellent so far, and it works smoothly across both Windows and Mac.
Overall, it’s a solid, no-frills keyboard that does its job well. Great quality and performance for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Feels cheap, but hard to complain at this price
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This keyboard definitely looks and feels very budget, and the plastic construction makes that obvious right away. The whole board has a strong plastic feel, and if you twist it even a little bit, you can hear the frame making plastic creaking noises. It doesn’t exactly feel sturdy or premium.
The key feel is also pretty mediocre. The keys feel a bit mushy and not very satisfying to type on. If you’re used to better keyboards or mechanical ones, the typing experience here will probably feel pretty underwhelming.
That said, I can’t be too harsh on it. This is a very cheap keyboard, and for the price it does the basic job. It connects easily over Bluetooth with no lag, and it even comes with the AAA batteries included. So it’s still a decent value for a simple everyday keyboard. Four stars feels fair for what it is.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Smaller and efficient
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
I like that it is a bit smaller. Works well so far.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
★★★★★ 1
As long as longevity isn’t required
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
Love this keyboard, I chose the ProtoArc EM11 NL Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse to go with it. Could not be more pleased with quality and heft of the keyboard specially at the price point. Whisper silent and easy to pair. Excellent choice.
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Had to come back and downgrade to 1 star. Keyboard quit on me after 3 months. Phantom keystrokes, like I was holding down one letter. It was a slow burn until I couldn’t take it anymore. Thought it was a one off. Replaced the batteries etc. If you just need something for a month or so while waiting or saving for something better, go for it. Totally fits the ‘you get what you pay for’ idiom.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great Keyboard
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
I bought the keyboard only, because I already had the bluetooth mouse. This is a very good keyboard. I was concerned when ordering that the keys maybe be mushy without having seen a display, but I've not found them to be so at all. The keys do not click loudly like every other keyboard I've ever used, but the keys are every bit responsiveness and snap like others. After using it a couple hours, I don't really notice the lack of clicking . . . and found it actually does have its own distinct muffled sound.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026