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Polo cowboy / a novel by G. Neri ; illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson.

Neri, Greg, (author.). Watson, Jesse Joshua, (illustrator.).

Summary:
"When Cole moves in with his dad, Harp, he thinks life will be sweet--just him and his horse, Boo, hanging out with Philadelphia's urban cowboys. But when Harp says he has to get a job, Cole winds up as a stable hand for the polo team at George Washington Military Academy, where the players are rich, white, and stuck-up--all except Ruthie, the team's first and only girl, who's determined to show the others she can beat them at their own game. As Cole and Ruthie become friends--and maybe more--he starts imagining his future, maybe even at the academy. But between long workdays, arrogant polo players, and a cousin trying to pull Cole into his dangerous business, that future seems remote. Will Cole find the courage to stand and be seen in a world determined to keep him out? With striking illustrations by Jesse Joshua Watson, celebrated author G. Neri's novel weaves themes of tenacity and community into a rousing sports story inspired by Philadelphia's real-life urban cowboys and polo players. How does a Black kid from North Philly wind up playing polo? The much-anticipated sequel to Ghetto Cowboy, now a major motion picture starring Idris Elba and Stranger Things's Caleb McLaughlin." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781536207118
  • ISBN: 153620711X
  • Physical Description: 278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"By the creators of Ghetto Cowboy."--Dust jacket.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-14.
Grades 5-9.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader MG 4.1 7 7 514168
Awards Note:
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Subject: Fathers and sons > Juvenile fiction.
Horses > Juvenile fiction.
Polo > Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction.
City and town life > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Philadelphia (Pa.) > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 11 of 12 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Annie Halenbake Ross Library JF Ner (Text)
Donated: Gift from Friends of Ross Library
00151910 New Juvenile Available -
Boyertown Community Library J NER (Text) 33249024834800 Children's Fiction Available -
Emmaus Public Library J FIC NERI (Text) 36446002055716 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Green Free Library (Wellsboro) J NER (Text) 91082280 GFWM Robinson Room Available -
Huntingdon County Library JF NER (Text) 30298100638661 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Indian Valley Public Library Young Adult Fiction Neri (Text) 39427103623468 Young Adult Room: Young Adult Fiction Available -
New Castle Public Library JFI Fic Neri (Text) 31902005514294 NWCM Juvenile Fiction Available -
Pottsville Free Public Library YA NER (Text) 30003009085323 Young Adult Available -
Robesonia Community Library J NER (Text) 33249023375649 Children's Fiction Available -
Somerset County Bookmobile J FIC NERI (Text) 35907001743678 SOCB Juv Fiction In Transit -


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