A review by madiroo91
Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri

4.0

I haven't read a YA book in a while and I saw this was a movie on Netflix so I grabbed it from work. I really enjoyed this book. A very easy read. It is the story of Cole, a 12 year old from Detroit who is dropped off on his father's doorstep after a fight with his mother. He then has to navigate his father's way of life while also getting to know the man he hasn't seen since he was a baby. This book touches on poverty, racism, the police, parenthood, and the journey of growing up and finding yourself. A heartwarming story with a happy ending.