There is a serious need for good books targeting boys aged 10 and up. Here's a book that begs you to read it. Starting with first glance, the cover talks back, "So what are you lookin' at?"
Greg says this book was inspired by the real-life inner-city horsemen of Philadelphia and Brooklyn.
An excerpt: "I peek inside the hole, but it's dark 'cause all the windows is boarded up. But man, it really smells like animal in there. Suddenly something big moves in the dark and I jump back.
"That's Lightning," says Harper.
My eyes adjust to a pair of dark eyes staring back at me. It's a horse. He's got a horse in the house. No wonder Mama left him.
Harper must see my eyes buggin' out, cause he smirks, "Welcome to Philly, boy."
Check out this YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcEMghqgjc"This American Life: Horses in North Philly"
9 comments:
You must be proud of your son. I do agree, there are more books aimed at teen girls than boys. Have you read anything by Charles de Lint? His books really are ageless and I think they would appeal to boys as well as girls. His characters are so real. They may be involved with fantastic and magical events, but their emotions and the things they must deal with are universal.
What are you working on now?
Hey Kat, I have not read de Lint's work. I'll check it out. I am working on several picture book stories (both the writing and the illustrating). I've also been doing a lot of writing and illustrating workshops lately. Hope it's not too hot out your way.
hey richard - so cool a story!!! i watched the video (oh yeah, the last letter of the link you posted here ("g) didn't get grabbed by the link so here's the full-link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcEMghqgjcg) the video is so amazing. steven
Awesome! Will have to check it out. The cover is fantastic!
Thanks Steven. Fixed it.
Michaele, appreciate it.
Hi, I just found your blog and I am amazed at your talents. So many interesting things on here and being a mother to young kids it is so nice to see that yours are following in your footsteps. Great work, congratulations on your success, and THANK YOU for sharing. I am also in Washington. :)
Hi Kristina. Thanks for visiting. Love your work. Horses are a unique challenge to draw or paint. You obviously know them well, and paint them beautifully. I enjoyed seeing your Hawaii plein-air paintings as well.
How proud you must be of your son!
I have a grandson of twelve this book sounds right up his street.
Hi Shirley, thanks for dropping by. I am proud of my kids. They have good hearts. Love your blog and the way you describe yourself.
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