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Polo Cowboy
When Cole moves in with his dad, Harp, he thinks life will be sweet--just him and his horse hanging out with Philadelphia's urban cowboys. But when Harp says he has to get a job, Cole becomes 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 a possible future 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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
- Publish Date: Oct 10th, 2023
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.19in - 5.43in - 0.87in - 0.65lb
- EAN: 9781536233070
- Recommended age: 10-14
- Categories: • African American & Black• Sports & Recreation - Equestrian• Animals - Horses
About the Author
Jesse Joshua Watson is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the New York Times best-selling Hank Zipzer series, written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, and Ghetto Cowboy and Chess Rumble, both written by G. Neri. He lives with his wife and sons in Washington.
More books by G. Neri
Praise for this book
--School Library Journal (starred review)
Neri gives readers a look into another type of equestrian life while maintaining the tone and style readers appreciated in Cole's cowboy journey. . . A skillful sequel that adds new layers to a coming-of-age story.
--Kirkus Reviews
With black-and-white sketches and plenty of polo play-by-play, this is both thoughtful and entertaining.
--Booklist
This sequel to Ghetto Cowboy (Candlewick 2011), itself the inspiration for Netflix's Concrete Cowboy series, is sure to be a hit with middle school students and teachers, especially those looking for a heartwarming story about grit and staying true to yourself.
--School Library Connection
The novel is enhanced by vibrant black-and-white illustrations by Jesse Joshua Watson. Neri skillfully weaves together the evolution of Cole and Ruthie's friendship into a tentative romance, Cole's changing relationship with Harper and several exciting throwdowns on and off the polo field for a satisfying story for young readers. . . . seems ready-made for a movie sequel, too.
--The Miami Herald