Not only is it a kids book about horses in an urban setting, which is boring enough, but there is nothing real to connect with or like about the narrator. -Christian Science Monitor, "The city cowboys of Philadelphia and elsewhere are a fascinating and little-documented topic, and this is an eye-opening glimpse into that world; readers will particularly appreciate the close male bonding of the group, with its multigenerational relationships and friendly racing rivalries. Obviously Philly is a pretty good city for ho. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. It is a great story of community building and of the therapeutic effect of animals and of the history of black cowboys.” - Richie Partington, RichiesPick“This book was an excellent read. Ordinarily, I would not pick up a novel with the word 'ghetto' in the title. But they’re doing it their way. Twelve-year-old Cole's behavior causes his mother to drive him from Detroit to Philadelphia to live with a father he has never known, but who soon has Cole involved with a group of African-American "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs A street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what's right-the Cowboy Way.When Cole's mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philadelphia to live with the dad he's never met, the last thing Cole expects to see is a horse, let alone a stable full of them. From the 2011 Coretta Scott King Author Award  winner comes a street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what’s right— the Cowboy Way. “When gangs took over the [abandoned public land in Philadelphia] and the neighborhood took a turn for the worse, horses became a way of saving lives. Ricky Staub is directing the pic, which is his first directorial feature. He may not know much about cowboys, but what he knows for sure is that cowboys ain't black and they don’t live in the inner city! The story is extremely well written, with strong characters, and the plot has a great pace. I have many thoughts and feelings about the word, the most prominent being that a ghetto is a neighborhood, full-stop, so why are we treating them differently from neighborhoods that have a lot more money? - Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal“A heartwarming story about inner-city kids who bond with a band of forgotten race horses. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The harmonica instrumental was performed by Jimmy Zavala (aka … Neri, Greg.Watson, Jesse Joshua,Ghetto Cowboy: A Novel. I loved Watson's illustrations, they added a nice dimension to the story.” – Happy Nappy Bookseller“Neri’s story is… a fascinating and unique tale with a diverse cast of characters and a real sense of community. Ghetto Cowboy - Ebook written by G. Neri. Mail The voice of the narrator would suggest that it is for middle school aged kids, particularly black kids. Both use horses to keep young men off the streets. My eyes adjust to a pair of dark eyes staring back at me. The horses being a part of this very urban landscape is very exciting to me. Ghetto Cowboy by G Neri available in Trade Paperback on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. Michael Harper wrote a poem about jazz musician John Coltrane. Idris Elba is attached to star and produce Ghetto Cowboy, a film based on the eponymous novel by Greg Neri. Also, I normally do not bring my audio books inside, but with this one I had to because I didn't want to stop. I know that I love a book when I am listening to the audio book and I don't want to get out of my car. I loved most of the minor characters and I rooted for everyone throughout. But on Chester Avenue, horses are a way of life, and soon Cole’s days of goofing off and skipping school in Detroit have been replaced by shoveling muck and trying not to get stomped on. I wish I'd read it all in one go instead of with a big gap in the middle, but the story was so tightly woven that I could fall right back into it. by Candlewick Press. And yes, that was me you heard cheering and crying at the end. But here, Esteemed Reader, is G. Neri and his new classic, Ghetto Cowboy. For more info about… Performed by JD Jackson. “Once again, G. Neri has done what he does best: taken a real-life scenario and turned it into compelling fiction. My students begged me to read more everyday. More power to ‘em. The item Ghetto cowboy : [a novel], G. Neri, (sound recording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Calgary Public Library. G. Neri is the Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty and the recipient of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award for his free-verse novella, Chess Rumble. August 9th 2011 224 pages. I can certainly see why it was chosen as a nominee for the Rebecca Caudill Award as it is exactly the kind of ga. Who exactly is the audience for this book? Though this story is fiction, it’s inspired by the real life urban black horsemen of North Philadelphia and the Brooklyn-Queens area. Instead of furniture, there’s even them square things of hay to sit on. Sounds a great deal like some of our students, but you can be assured their speech is corrected. Twelve-year-old Cole's behavior causes his mother to drive him from Detroit to Philadelphia to live with a father he has never known, but who soon has Cole involved with a group of African-American "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Trailer cut and brought to life by Steven Lovy (www.stevenlovy.com). Based on the novel Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri, the story follows Cole (Caleb McLaughlin) a teenaged boy who has been sent to live with his estranged father Harp (Idris Elba). Ghetto cowboy : a novel / by G. Neri ; illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson. However, there is not a kid that age I know that would enjoy the story in the least. No wonder Mama left him. The Ghetto Cowboy quiz. I can't believe I didn't read this book until now. Jesse Joshua Watson’s realistic pencil and graphite wash illustrations combine with Neri's gritty street language to make a powerful story. Start by marking “Ghetto Cowboy” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Ghetto Cowboy - Kindle edition by Neri, G., Watson, Jesse Joshua. They’ll discover a book that speaks to them. Also, I normally do not bring my audio books inside, but with this one I had to because I didn't want to stop. Though this first person account features a hardened kid from the city living within earshot of nightly gang violence, Ghetto Cowboy is a novel of hope and possibility. Why does cole have to go live with his father? Boys and their attachment horses haven’t garnered this much attention since the good old days of The Black Stallion. The book follows Cole, a … So, please be aware that this novel study was created with ELL and struggling readers and writers in mind. Both use horses to keep young men off the streets. Ghetto Cowboy illuminates a tradition many people may not have learned about. I was so excited to get the book and book talk it (which I did as soon as I could and it was checked out right away). Michael Harper wrote a poem about jazz musicia, You need to consider both father and son, who are named after a poet and a jazz musician, respectively. I think I must be dreamin’ ’cause I just saw a horse run by. Ghetto Cowboy is an exceptional and deeply moving story about a father and son finding their way to each other and a community daring to fight for what they believe in. ©2011 G. Neri (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. I love the cover. This novel catches some of that experience. G. Neri is the winner of a 2011 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award for his graphic novel Yummy and the 2010 Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award for Chess Rumble, a middle-grade novel in verse with illustrations by Jesse Joshua Watson.G. Print. Ghetto Cowboy Ghetto Cowboy. Urban cowboys gained increased visibility this summer as many urban cowboy groups turned up at protests across the country, a seemingly incongruous spectacle that is actually rooted in a long history of Black … It could've been longer. Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and Jesse Joshua Watson available in Library Binding on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. However, in this case our protagonist, Cole, is sent away from Detroit by his mother to Philadelphia, to live with his father he's never met. Overall, the story unfolded an important message of standing up for your beliefs and community as well as family. Maybe hearing horse hooves clop down your city street or watching teens on horseback stop by to survey the Shakespeare in the park crowd is what really finalizes your love for Philly. (Where is the special nickname for rich, white neighborhoods?) Obviously Philly is a pretty good city for horses, and I am very interested in the real-world inspiration for the setting. Cole’s spot-on emotional insight is conveyed through believable dialogue and the well-paced plot offers information about a little-known aspect of African-American history as well as a portrait of contemporary urban stable life. Both Neri and Watson have crafted a first-rate read.” – Entertainment Today, "Based on the real-life, inner city black horsemen of Philadelphia and New York City, Neri’s story is original in theme and inspirational in tone and content." The antagonist of the story or secondary character in the book is Harper, an African American cowboy who cares for his neighborhood and tries to keep unity within it. I think this book might go good for someone who wants action in their story and get a little sad in it too. Just feast your eyes upon all of these debut books to check out and emerging authors to... To see what your friends thought of this book, You need to consider both father and son, who are named after a poet and a jazz musician, respectively. Ghetto Cowboy. Refresh and try again. When that neighborhood is forced upon Jewish people, it sends one image; when it denotes under-resourced Black Americans, there's a different message. Ghetto Cowboy [a Novel] (Audiobook CD) : Neri, Greg : Suddenly, something big and white bumps up against the car, and I jump. 3/05/2011 7:44 PM The story is about an 11-year-old named Cole who is abandoned on the doorstep of the father he's never met, but befriends a horse and eventually becomes a cowboy. To top it off, there a big ol’ hole from floor to ceiling knocked into the side of the living room, leading into the place next door, like he just wanted to expand his crib and took over the abandoned one next to his. His books have been translated into multiple languages in over 25 countries. Written in first person narrative, Cole speaks in getto-speak throughout the whole book, and no one corrected his grammar, not even once. Book talk on Greg Neri's novel, Ghetto Cowboy. The Story                                     Suddenly, something big and white bumps up against the car and I jump. A Cowboy Gangster Novel Bone Thugs N Harmony - Ghetto Cowboy Bone Thugs N Harmony - Ghetto Cowboy by B0neThugsNharmone y 11 years ago 5 minutes, 25 seconds 21,070,338 views \"Ghetto , Cowboy , \" You better count your money [2x] (Ghetto , Cowboy , ) You better Page 6/15 Neither of these are the fault of this novel's author or illustrator, but I feel wary of the assumptions made about the audience for the book, especially when the title is combined with the cover illustration that shows a twelve-year-old who looks like a grown man. G. Neri has created a story that ropes us in and saddles us up for a heartwarming ride. The item Ghetto cowboy : [a novel], G. Neri, (sound recording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Calgary Public Library. More power to ‘em. A street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what's right-the Cowboy … Ghetto Cowboy tells a heartwarming story of family, hard work, and horses in the midst of urban Philly. But man, it really smells like animal in there. This review is required for Dr. Sykes' READ5351 course at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. 2012 Horace Mann Upstanders Children's Book Award, 2012 School Library Journal Best Audio for Middle School, 2011 NYPL's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, 2011 VOYA Top Shelf for Middle School Readers, 2012 Pennsyvania Young Readers' Choice List, 2012 Tennessee's Volunteer State Award Finalist, 2014 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award finalist, 2014 Evergreen Young Adult Book Award finalist, 2014 Garden State Teen Book Award finalist, Coe Booth, author of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner. I loved most of the minor characters and I rooted for everyone throughout. There are some sources in the author's note at the end that I'm excited to look into. Cole’s heartwarming, heartrending voice, his struggle, and his triumph, make this a book worth reading to the end.” - Sundee T. Frazier, author of the Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe New Talent Award Winner Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It “Ghetto Cowboy is an exceptional and deeply moving story about a father and son finding their way to each other and a community daring to fight for what they believe in. I have many thoughts and feelings about the word, the most prominent being that a ghetto is a neighborhood, full-stop, so why are we treating them differently from neighborhoods that have a lot more money? I peek inside the hole, but it’s dark ‘cause all the windows is boarded up. Elba has signed on to produce and star in Ghetto Cowboy, a movie based on the 2011 young adult novel by the same name. G. Neri has created a story that ropes us in and saddles us up for a heartwarming ride. When that neighborhood is forced upon Jewish people, it sends one image; when it denotes under-resourced Black Americans, there's a different message. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. Cole's Mom may also be considered an antagonist as she abandoned Cole and just dropped him off to live with a man he had never met. As a New York children’s librarian I had to learn this the hard way. Well in this book Cole is one, but only worse. A Cowboy Gangster Novel Bone Thugs N Harmony - Ghetto Cowboy Bone Thugs N Harmony - Ghetto Cowboy by B0neThugsNharmone y 11 years ago 5 minutes, 25 seconds 21,070,338 views \"Ghetto , Cowboy , \" You better count your money [2x] (Ghetto , Cowboy , ) You better Page 6/15 Sounds a great deal like some of our students, but you can be assur. Cole and his father are strong characters, Neri does a fantastic job of sucking you in, keeping you reading, and wondering what would happen next to this 12 year old protagonist due to his immature decision making. Both fight to maintain a tradition that has gone on for generations. When Cole's mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philly to live with the dad he's never met, the last thing he expects to see is a horse--let alone a stable full of them. This has lots of great opportunities for students to respond with connections and it's also great for inferencing. This was a really interesting if quick read. They include the novels Tru & Nelle, A Christmas Tale, Ghetto Cowboy, Knockout Games, Surf Mules, and two free-ver. Because if there’s one thing Neri does well it’s tell a tale that needs to be told. The Brooklyn guys run the Federation of Black Cowboys, while the folks on Fletcher Street in Philly continue their battles against the City. We’d love your help. The screenplay was written by Ricky Staub and Dan Walser. Have students examine some of Jesse Joshua Watson’s drawings in the book and on the cover. Harper's place is full of horse stuff:  a couple a old saddles, blankets, brushes, work boots, horse things like you see on TV. This book was a pleasure to read. The narrative arc is extremely typical for a horse book - troubled boy sent away from home, meets a troubled horse + they fall in love + the horse teaches him how to deal with his issues. : Candlewick Press, 2011. The book teaches you to stand up to the man, but how to do it respectfully and maturely. A book about a boy who has to go live with his father and learns some lessons. The picture here is from the LIFE magazine article that made me sit up and take notice, and led me to look deeper into the unique pocket of American life. It was amazing. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Ghetto Cowboy moves at a great pace and everything fits together very well. Navigate; Linked Data; Dashboard; Tools / Extras; Stats; Share . Directed by Ricky Staub. I mean, c'mon--doesn't that pique your interest just a teeny tiny bit?? Ghetto CowboyStatic.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; a middle grade novel by G. Neriillustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson For ages 10 & up from Candlewick Press - ISBN: 9780763649227. But on Chester Avenue, horses are a way of life, and soon Cole’s days of goofing off and skipping school in Detroit have been replaced by shoveling muck and trying not to get stomped on. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12; Recommended For: Teens, ages 12-15 There’s an honesty to Neri’s writing that kids are going to respond to. I couldn't speak more highly of this book. Jesse Joshua Watson is the illustrator of Chess Rumble by G. Neri and I and I by Tony Medina. Neri, Greg.Watson, Jesse Joshua,Ghetto Cowboy: A Novel. I … Ghetto Cowboy is written in first person point of view from the perspective of the main character Cole. He got a horse in the house. The setting of the story takes place in an urban, rundown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Twelve-year-old Cole's behavior causes his mother to drive him from Detroit to Philadelphia to live with a father he has never known, but who soon has Cole involved with a group of African-American "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs Its so good. Neri manages to address very serious issues, keeping kids off the street and fighting for what is right, while remaining entertaining. I also found a video, I can't image giving up on my child, though there were times I truly wanted to! This printable guide to Ghetto Cowboy includes classroom activities, introductory videos to build background knowledge, chapter questions, and … The Ghetto Cowboy quiz. ", Fun Fact: Parents these days speak in code. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. It’s also a perfect book for reading aloud. The Brooklyn guys run the Federation of Black Cowboys, while the folks on Fletcher Street in Philly continue their battles against the City. I purchased two Ghetto Cowboy novel studies before realizing I would need to create my own from scratch as I could not find what I was looking for. I think I must be dreamin', 'cause I just saw a horse run by. : Candlewick Press, 2011. Ghetto Cowboy ... the developing relationship between a boy and his estranged father add up to an appealing novel, especially for an under-written-for segment of young male readers." Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab I loved Watson's illustrations, they added a nice dimension to the story.” – Happy Nappy Bookseller “Neri’s story is… a fascinating and unique tale with a diverse cast of characters and a real sense of community. Twelve-year-old Cole's behavior causes his mother to drive him from Detroit to Philadelphia to live with a father he has never known, but who soon has Cole involved with a group of African-American "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs Video for the new novel by G. Neri - GHETTO COWBOY, out August 9, 2011 from Candlewick Press. Inspired by the real-life inner- city horsemen of Philadelphia and Brooklyn, Ghetto Cowboy is a timeless urban western about learning to stand up for what’s right the Cowboy Way. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Ghetto Cowboy is G. Neri's most recent take at delving into a news story and pulling out an incredibly compelling (and hilarious) story from it. I was fascinated by the modern history it shared with me about Philadelphia as well as the history about cowboys and horses. It is inspired by the real-life urban black horsemen of North Philadelphia and the Brooklyn-Queens area. Instead of furniture, there’s even them square things of hay to sit on. The narrative arc is extremely typical for a horse book - troubled boy sent away from home, meets a troubled horse + they fall in love + the horse teaches him how to deal with his issues. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Staub also pen… I was fascinated by the modern history it shared with me about Philadelphia as well as the history about cowboys and horses. But here, Esteemed Reader, is G. Neri and his new classic, Ghetto Cowboy. To me this was a really cool book, I loved all the action and all the characters. I heart netgalley. I'd hand it to kids looking for a different spin on a horse story or kids looking for age-appropriate street lit. It’s a, Harper must see my eyes buggin’ out, ‘cause he smirks, “Welcome to Philly, boy.”. This book is charming and sweet and a fun read. Not only is it a kids book about horses in an urban setting, which is boring enough, but there is nothing real to connect with or like about the narrator. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Both fight to maintain a tradition that has gone on for generations. One of the BEST surprises of the book for me were the illustrations by Jesse Joshua Watson, [they] really make the imagination sing.” - Finding Wonderland“This compelling tale of latter-day cowboy justice champions a world where your friends always have your back, especially when the chips are down.” – Indigo, ExcerptHarper's place is full of horse stuff:  a couple a old saddles, blankets, brushes, work boots, horse things like you see on TV. But they’re doing it their way. It's a gripping read for readers of any age, and if you're a writer working on your voice, Ghetto Cowboy is a book you definitely want to read as G. Neri is all about nailing the voice of his protagonist Witness how he writes Cole (short for Coltrane, naturally) as a genuine character who says the things Cole would say the way he would say them (but without all the swearing I imagine he might include if this were YA instead of MG): Ordinarily, I would not pick up a novel with the word 'ghetto' in the title. But when the City threatens to shut down the stables—and take away the horse that Cole has come to think of as his own—he knows that he has to fight back. It is a story in which people, even "bad" people, sometimes do the right thing, Directed by Philly filmmaker Ricky Staub, who cowrote the script with business partner Dan Walser, Ghetto Cowboy is based on author Greg Neri’s award-winning novel of the same name. Welcome back. With Idris Elba, Method Man, Lorraine Toussaint, Caleb McLaughlin. 4.1 • 24 Ratings; $0.99; $0.99; Publisher Description. My opinion in this and Realistic Fiction book is that there is lots of cool action and you will probably enjoy it right from the beginning of the story. Harper must see my eyes buggin’ out, ‘cause he smirks, “Welcome to Philly, boy.”. This video is unavailable. Ghetto Cowboy - Kindle edition by Neri, G., Watson, Jesse Joshua. You know you want to read a book with this title: Ghetto Cowboy. It certainly will not. Written in first person narrative, Cole speaks in getto-speak throughout the whole book, and no one corrected his grammar, not even once. Idris Elba is attached to star and produce Ghetto Cowboy, a film based on the eponymous novel by Greg Neri. It’s a horse. Ghetto Cowboy is a wonderful book destined to make a certain kind of white adult very nervous, and I like that about it. Ghetto Cowboy moves at a great pace and everything fits together very well. Services . When Cole’s mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philadelphia to live with the dad he’s never met, the last thing Cole expects to see is a horse, let alone a stable full of them. A book about a boy who has to go live with his father and learns some lessons. G. Neri & Jesse Watson. I loved this book so much. Why does cole have to go live with his father? I pull out something like McKissack's. G. Neri is the Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty and the recipient of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award for his free-verse novella, Chess Rumble. The setting of the story takes place in an urban, rundown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Book talk on Greg Neri's novel, Ghetto Cowboy. Cole is a young man trying to find his way in the world. They include the novels Tru & Nelle, A Christmas Tale, Ghetto Cowboy, Knockout Games, Surf Mules, and two free-verse picture book bios, When Paul Met Artie and Hello, I'm Johnny Cash. - Booklist“It’s a fascinating glimpse of a culture most readers will not have heard of…Watson’s illustrations in pencil, ink and acrylic add a satisfying visual dimension.” -Kirkus Reviews, "This well-written book is based on a true story of urban cowboys in Philadelphia and New York. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Relatable, entertaining, thought provoking, and emotional. Based on the novel Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri, Concrete Cowboy is a boy-and-his-horse coming of age tale set within the world of urban horsemanship. That no one else is even attempting to tell. you can add this book to your list. Let’s say they want a folktale about a girl outwitting a witch. A street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what's right-the Cowboy Way.When Cole's mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philadelphia to live with the dad he's never met, the last thing Cole expects to see is a horse, let alone a stable full of them. Actually that's true of everything he has written. "Based on the real-life, inner city black. Candlewick, 2011. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ghetto Cowboy. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Common terms and phrases. Author's Note    Though this story is fiction, it’s inspired by the real life urban black horsemen of North Philadelphia and the Brooklyn-Queens area. Nei. Interesting glimpse into the world of urban black cowboys holding on and fighting to keep the cowboy way of life. I can't image giving up on my child, though there were times I truly wanted to! Elba will produce ‘Ghetto Cowboy’ with his Green Door Pictures production company. G. Neri has created a story that ropes us in and saddles us up for a heartwarming ride.”  - Hope Anita Smith, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Winner Keeping the Night Watch. Readers have a lot to look forward to this year! Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. I read this book with my fifth graders! Quizzes | Create a quiz Progress: 1 of 7 questions . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The protagonist, main character is Cole a twelve year old boy who ditched school and frequently got himself into trouble. Twelve-year-old Cole's behavior causes his mother to drive him from Detroit to Philadelphia to live with a father he has never known, but who soon has Cole involved with a group of African-American "cowboys" who rescue horses and use them to steer youths away from drugs and gangs Excellent narration by JD Jackson makes this an appealing listen and the music that starts and ends each disc sets the tone nicely. Definitely recommended for everyone." This is a great book for a reluctant reader or a horselover like myself. Social. Social. The protagonist, main character is Cole a twelve year old boy who ditched school and frequently got himself into trouble. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Ghetto Cowboy. The upcoming movie is based on the award-winning novel by Greg Neri. Wherever it comes from, though, it’s worth it in the end. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. And after we finished, several of them checked it out from the library. Coltrane, the main character, is sent to live with a father he has never met after his mother has hit her limit. So, please be aware that this novel study was created with ELL and struggling readers and writers in mind. The antagonist of the story or secondary character in the book is Harper, an African Ameri. I was enthralled by Coltrane and his coming of age story. Ghetto Cowboy is an exceptional and deeply moving story about a father and son finding their way to each other and a community daring to fight for what they believe in. However, in this case our protagonist, Cole, is sent away from Detroit by his mother to Philadelphia, to live with his father he's never met. (Where is the special nickname for rich, white neighborhoods?) Neri has picked a truly unique (but absolutely authentic) setting for his story - the stables and corrals of inner-city Philadelphia. This book is charming and sweet and a fun read. 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