Buckshot and the Boy: A Classic Modern Cowboy Novelette

This is a classic fictiona1 cowboy story written for young adults in a dynamic style. The intricate fabric of this tale surrounds the life and adventures of a teenage boy. Because his father considers him to be a problem, he farms his son out to a Southwest Texas Rancher.
At the ranch, the boy receives responsibilities. The work is physically tough.
He is given opportunities to excel in situations that are sometimes stressful and sometimes humorous. The high standards set, along with good 1eadership and love provided by the rancher and his wife prevail. The surprise ending is especially moving.