SMOKY THE COW HORSE

WINNER - Newbery Medal (For the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children)In the heart of the untamed West where the skies stretch wide and the plains run wild a legend is born. Meet Smoky a wild stallion with the spirit of the frontier coursing through his veins. From his first breath Smoky is a symbol of the raw unyielding beauty of nature. But his fate takes a sudden turn when he is captured by a cowboy named Clint whose gentle hand and kind heart transform Smoky into a top cow horse.Smoky’s journey is far from ordinary. From the thrill of roundups to the quiet bond between horse and rider he becomes a vital part of the ranching life. Yet the shadows of danger and change loom large. Through trials of fire and battles against both nature and men Smoky faces challenges that will test his strength and spirit to the limit.Will James weaves a tale that is as rugged and beautiful as the land it portrays capturing the essence of the cowboy era and the indomitable spirit of a horse named Smoky. Smoky the Cow Horse is a timeless classic a story of friendship perseverance and the wild heart that beats within us all.