ranch life

Sarah Jac Crow and James Holt fall in love, but working in the endless fields of a drought-stricken Southwest in the near future, they must hide their love from those who would use it against them. Quietly, they save money for a house on the coast--then, tragedy sends them both on the run to another ranch, possibly cursed, where the balance of their lives tilts and their love may have a higher price than they ever imagined.

"Hawaii is a chain of islands known for its sand, surf, sun and . . . cowboys? Yes! Cowboys called paniolos are an important part of Hawaiian history and culture. Grab your favorite cowboy hat as you wrangle expressions and say aloha to the paniolos of yesterday and today"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Miguel, who feels drawn to the priesthood, is shocked to learn of his Jewish ancestry and runs away into the desert where he meets Rushing Cloud, a Tohono O'odham youth escaping a mission school. Includes historical notes and glossary.

Ownership of a beautiful red pony teaches ten-year-old Jody about life and death.

Lonnie grows up caught in the middle of his beloved grandfather Homer Bannon, an old-time cattleman dedicated to the values of honesty and decency, and Hud, Homer's unscrupulous stepson.

Andy was raised in the city, but proved he could be a good cowboy.

Grace attempts to train Harry, a llama, as part of her science project.

As Emily's friendship with Oliver blossoms, the possibility of finding the missing class rabbit, Buddy, withers away.