Jeanne Williams

Williams’ first published book. Winner of Texas Institute of Letters Cokesbury Bookstore Award for Best Juvenile of 1957. "Texas in the 1850'; horses, Indians, Mexicans, Spaniards, bandits and an American boy who comes to appreciate his Southern neighbors. Fine Suspense"–Commonweal

"...the inside of Mexican hearts and homes grow clearer through the eyes of Joe, a thoroughly nice boy who becomes nicer." Christian Science Monitor

This fascinating and dramatic tale is about a lad who allows his father’s herd of horses to be stolen...This is a book for juvenile readers but I enjoyed it as well. It is historically accurate and educational, while offering a thorough understanding of the Mexiacan way of life." Quarterhorse