A review by tcbueti
Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri

4.0

Based on the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club in Philadelphia, this has lots of vivid details and a fair amount of suspense. Cole has never met his dad. When his mom gives up on him and dumps him on his dad’s doorstep, Cole is dismayed to find that his dad is a leader of the club, which houses former racehorses in a run-down stable, and even in their row houses if necessary. The city has condemned the stables: can Cole help turn that around?

Cole & his dad gradually overcome their doubts and resentment to respect one another.

Unique story with lots to discuss.