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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011 · Est. 4 hour read
Ghetto Cowboy
By Jesse Joshua Watson (Illustrator)
A displaced teen discovers urban cowboy justice and true friendship in the city streets.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,961 ratings
224 pages· 35,915 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
A displaced teen finds himself in the gritty streets of Philly, where he learns the Cowboy Way from urban riders. As he navigates this new world, he must stand up for what's right, discovering that true friends always have your back. When the stakes are high, will he embrace his inner cowboy and fight for justice? This tale of modern-day cowboy justice explores loyalty, courage, and the power of community.
From the publisher
Now a feature film, Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba “Original in theme and inspirational in tone and content.” – Booklist From a Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor winner comes a street- smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what’s right – the Cowboy Way. Inspired by the little- known urban riders of Philly and Brooklyn, this compelling tale of latter- day cowboy justice champions a world where your friends always have your back, especially when the chips are down.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 35,915
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 145076
Publication
- Published
- August 6, 2013
- First published
- August 9, 2011
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763664534
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