Ghetto Cowboy (the Inspiration for Concrete Cowboy) |
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| Author:
| Neri, G. |
| Illustrator:
| Watson, Jesse Joshua |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7636-6453-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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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...
More Description 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.