David Baca, an Isleta Indian, lives with his family on a reservation in New Mexico. On Davids fifteenth birthday, his father is gored by Diablo, a wild bull that is terrorizing all the ranches and pueblos south of Albuquerque. David and his Anglo friend, Steven Callister, set out for revenge. William Buchanans young adult novel, first published in 1992 and now available only from UNM Press, is the tale of two boys becoming men who find friendship and courage across racial boundaries. Wild horses, cowboys and cowgirls, a ...
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David Baca, an Isleta Indian, lives with his family on a reservation in New Mexico. On Davids fifteenth birthday, his father is gored by Diablo, a wild bull that is terrorizing all the ranches and pueblos south of Albuquerque. David and his Anglo friend, Steven Callister, set out for revenge. William Buchanans young adult novel, first published in 1992 and now available only from UNM Press, is the tale of two boys becoming men who find friendship and courage across racial boundaries. Wild horses, cowboys and cowgirls, a schoolyard bully, and the wisdom of the elders make this story moving and unforgettable. It is also an authentic portrait of the multicultural twentieth-century West, where old ways coexist with new. The ideal story to encourage reluctant young readers.American Library Association Books which appeal to both mature readers and young adults are rare indeed. One thinks of Mark Twain and his "Huckleberry Finn." "Diablo" is such a book.Tony Hillerman Reading level: grades 6-10.
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Add this copy of Diablo: the Devil Steer to cart. $49.95, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by University of New Mexico Press.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Add this copy of Diablo: the Devil Steer to cart. $114.86, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by University of New Mexico Press.
