Denni-Jo and Pinto - by Buck Buchanan (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Meet seven-year-old ranch girl Denni-Jo (she's almost eight!) and her pony, Pinto, as she sets out on her first adventure riding solo to visit her grandparents.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>From country music singer/writer Buck Buchanan comes this Western adventure!</b></p> <p>Seven-year-old ranch girl Denni-Jo (she's almost eight!) gets permission from her mom to ride her pony, Pinto, solo across the ranch to visit her grandparents. But it's not as easy as it sounds, and along the way they get scared by a rattlesnake, see a runaway jackrabbit, and even find a calf stuck in a mud hole. Can Denni-Jo's riding and roping skills save the calf before worried Momma Cow closes in? </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Spirited 7-year-old buckaroo Denni-Jo, atop her frisky pony Pinto, gets permission to rideacross her family's ranch to visit her grandparents. But the journey isn't as easy as it sounds. Along the way they get scared by a rattlesnake, spooked by a runaway jackrabbit, and even find a calf stuck in a mud hole. Can Denni-Jo's riding and roping skills save the calf before the worried momma cow closes in? 'The determined cowgirl has to use all she's learned growing up on the ranch to navigate her way around dangerous situations, follow the right trail, and help an animal in trouble ... Inspiring and just plain fun to read whether you're 7 or 57, ' writes Cowgirl Magazine. Buck Buchanan, a singer/songwriter with the popular band www.Twang, taught eighth-grade science for 22 years and now works as a brand inspector. Raised on a cattle ranch in southwest Idaho, he says this story is based on the skill set of a real cowgirl. Christina Wald's colorful illustrations gallop across the page, capturing the flavor and fun of western life. Learn more about the precocious cowgirl at www.denni-jo.com."--State of the Arts--Montana Arts Council<br><br>"The determined cowgirl has to use all she's learned growing up on the ranch to navigate her way around dangerous situations, follow the right trail, and help an animal in trouble... Inspiring and just plain fun to read whether you're seven or fifty-seven." --Cowgirl Magazine<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>A writer of children's books and country songs, Buck Buchanan lives near Bozeman, Montana, but his personal background is ranching in Idaho, where most of his family still lives. The lead character in this story, Denni-Jo, is based on his cousin's daughter, and he is quite passionate about girls being able to read books about real girls succeeding in real life ranching. A recently retired high school science teacher, Buck is also a Gallatin County Brand Inspector, so he's able to stay in touch with his ranching roots. Christina Wald is a professional children's book illustrator specializing in animal and science work. A prolific artist with more than twenty years' experience in the field, she has worked with numerous major publishers including Scholastic, Bloomsbury, Hachette, Penguin, and National Geographic, as well as on smaller-scale projects directly with authors. www.christinawald.com
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