Ghetto Cowboy
A novel by G. Neri
Neri, G. Ghetto Cowboy. Performed by JD Jackson. Grand Haven, MI: Brilliance Audio, 2011.
When Cole's mother dumps him in Philadelphia with his father, a father he has never met, he is left to figure things out on his own. Cole is a young man trying to find his way in the world. He had gotten himself into so much trouble in Detroit that it drove his mother to the point she could no longer handle him.
Cole's father works horses on the north side of Philly. As Cole learns about the horses, he also learns what it means to fight for something you believe in. It is up to him to fight for the stables the city wants to take over and bulldoze. He also has to fight for the horse he comes to love as his own.
Neri writes a story of courage and willfulness. His story is inspired by the real life inner city horsemen from Philadelphia and Brooklyn. His urban western brings black cowboys to light. JD Jackson's performance is inspiring. He brings the characters to life. Cole's resentfulness can be heard in Jackson's performance of Neri's words.
A fascinating glimpse of a culture most readers will not have heard
of.
—Kirkus Reviews
Neri's story is original in theme and inspirational in tone and content.
—Booklist
—Kirkus Reviews
Neri's story is original in theme and inspirational in tone and content.
—Booklist
Honors:
- 2012 Horace Mann Upstanders Children's Book Award
- 2012 ALA Odyssey Award Honor
- 2011 Junior Library Guild pick
- 2013 Texas Bluebonnet Master List
- 2012 ALSC Notable Recording
- 2012 YALSA Amazing Audiobook pick
- 2011 Cybil Award finalist
- 2012 School Library Journal Best Audio for Middle School
- 2011 AudioFile Earphones Award
- 2011 NYPL's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- 2011 100 Magnificent Children's Books
- 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
- 2013 Maine Student Book Award finalist
- 2014 Evergreen Young Adult Book Award finalist
- 2014 South Carolina Book Award finalist
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