Ghetto Cowboy (the Inspiration for Concrete Cowboy)

By G. Neri

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763664537
• ISBN13: 9780763664534
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher