Description: Acclaimed author Dusti Bowling takes the bull by the horns in this moving novel about a boy struggling to keep his family together while facing the side effects of bull riding.
Review Quotes:
"* Deploying melodic prose that sings with the trademark melancholy and yearning of a country song, Bowling crafts a distinctive, nuanced protagonist in Canyon, whose gentle first-person POV guides readers to an emotionally satisfying resolution." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"An empowering story about boys and men learning to reinvent themselves in the wake of pain and tragedy." --Kirkus Reviews "This story of chasing impossible dreams will likely resonate with many readers." --School Library Journal "A quick read. . . . Ends on a high note." --Booklist "Bowling's latest offering charges into the world of competition in a way that can captivate even those uninterested in the sport. . . Authentic and compassionate." --BCCB