by Rosanne Parry (Author)
From acclaimed author of A Wolf Called Wander, Rosanne Parry welcomes readers into the Heartland in this tender coming-of-age story.
When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit, Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He's determined to maintain it just as his father left it, in the hope that doing so will ensure his father's safe return. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also reveal his true calling.
Author Biography
The stark beauty of eastern Oregon and the shared purpose of the ranching community made a lasting impression on Rosanne Parry. She found a similar rapport among the military families she knew when her husband was deployed to Iraq. She now lives in an old farmhouse in Portland, Oregon, with bunnies and chickens and her husband and four kids.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: July 13, 2010
Award: Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (2014)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Heart of a Shepherd
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 5
