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meganac's review against another edition
4.0
At first I wasn't sure I'd like this book. It's a bit outside of my realm, and the main character, Clay, is a selfish guy, but as I read on, I did come to enjoy it. This is a coming-of-age story of sorts, about a boy spending his summer in search of his missing uncle, ex-rodeo star Clay Jenkins. I appreciated the details of the era, especially where media and mustang (the horse, not the car) are concerned. Toward the end, the book shifts from survival to western, and all of a sudden we have medicine hat paints and goats and cowgirls with flying braids -- which I could appreciate even further.
This is a safe read for pretty much anyone. Tween boys would especially like it, I think.
This is a safe read for pretty much anyone. Tween boys would especially like it, I think.
iceangel9's review
4.0
In the summer of 1962 two brothers head from Seattle to Arizona to search for their missing uncle. When his older brother decides to return home, he misses his girlfriend, 14-year-old Clay finds a job at a trading post to stay and continue the search. He travels into Utah with a mule and a puppy, meets some friendly Navajos, a nice Mormon family, and ultimately his uncle. This is a great story about friendship, growing up, and doing the right thing no matter what. A highly recommended read, especially for boys.
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