by Harold Keith
First published 1998
Eleven-year-old Dan Deweese arrives at his great-uncle's Nevada ranch in 1915, leaving behind everything familiar. The wide open country feels foreign until he encounters a wild colt that captures his attention. Dan works to gain the young horse's trust, building a connection that runs deeper than mere training. His bond with the colt becomes crucial when a wild mustang steals six valuable steeldust mares from the ranch. Dan must rely on his relationship with the colt to track down the stolen horses and bring them home. The pursuit tests both boy and horse as they navigate the harsh Nevada landscape. Dan discovers that the partnership he has built will determine whether he can recover the mares and prove himself worthy of ranch life.
Genres: family, animals, american-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Nevada
Period: 1915
110 pages · Hardcover · Eakin Pr