Polo cowboy / a novel by G. Neri ; illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson.
"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.
- Copyright: ©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. |
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