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Published in 1936, this novel presents in epic scope the conflicts in the settling of the American Southwest. Set in New Mexico in the late 19th century, The Sea of Grass concerns the often violent clashes between the pioneering ranchers, whose cattle range freely through the vast sea of grass, and the farmers, or "nesters," who build fences and turn the sod. Against this background is set the triangle of rancher Colonel Jim Brewton, his unstable...
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Border trilogy (Cormac McCarthy) volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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"In this final volume of The Border Trilogy, two men marked by the boyhood adventures of All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing now stand together, in the still point between their vivid pasts and uncertain futures, to confront a country changing or already changed beyond recognition.
In the fall of 1952, John Grady Cole and Billy Parham--nine years apart in age, yet with a kinship greater than perhaps they know--are cowboys on a New Mexico ranch...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Tells a story about the strange relationship of two migrant workers, who are able to realize their dreams of an easy life until one of them succumbs to his weakness for soft, helpless creatures and strangles the farmer's wife. Tragic tale of a retarded man and the friend who loves and tries to protect him. With illustrations from the movie starring John Malkovich and Gary Sinise.
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Beware the mare volume 4
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Stogie, Gramp's untamed horse, escapes during a storm, Lily and her horse Beware are the ones who bring Stogie home again.
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English
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When he stumbles upon the key to solving an old mystery involving a stolen fortune in gold, rancher Luke McCallister decides to help the great-granddaughter of one of the bandits find the treasure, which leads them both on a powerful journey of danger, faith, trust, and love.
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Publisher
Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak welcomes readers to the town of Silver Springs, where surprises wait around every corner! The search for her birth mother brought Cora Kelly to the New Horizons Boys Ranch. Getting a job there was easy enough, but confiding in Aiyana, the ranch's owner, that she's really her daughter? Cora's not sure she can do that, not unless she's confident the news will be welcomed. And once she gets to know Elijah...
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Series
Heirs of Montana volume 4
Publisher
Bethany House
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
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"1886 Montana stands on the brink of statehood, and Dianne Selby finds her world turned upside down in this conclusion to Tracie Peterson's Montana saga. Through the twists and turns of life and nature, Dianne comes to realize that the hope within Jesus Christ is the only hope that lasts"--Provided by publisher.
8) The Red pony
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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The classic story of a boy's journey to manhood under the joys and hardships of ranch life.
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Series
Calloway series volume 1
Publisher
Forge
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
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"The Smiling Country is about a footloose puncher who finds out the hard way that cowboys don't remain young forever and that the inevitable wear and tear of a rugged life forces changes and compromises on the willing and unwilling alike."- Elmer Kelton
Hewey Calloway did not know how old he was without stopping to figure, and that distracted his attention from matters of real importance.
Elmer Kelton introduced Texas cowboy Hewey Calloway, one...
10) Once a rancher
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Series
The Carsons of Mustang Creek volume 1
Language
English
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Slater Carson might be a filmmaker by trade, but he's still a cowboy at heart--and he knows the value of a hard day's work under the hot Wyoming sun. So when he sees troubled teen Ryder heading down a dangerous path, he offers the boy a job on the ranch he shares with his two younger brothers. And since Ryder's guardian is the gorgeous new Mustang Creek resort manager, Grace Emery, Slater figures it can't hurt to keep a closer eye on her, as well...
11) If the boot fits
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Cowboys of California volume 2
Publisher
Dafina Books, Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Determined to sell her screenplay and gain independence from her boss--one of Hollywood's cruelest divas, Amanda Queen decides to have a one-night stand with an Oscar-winning actor, which gives her an unexpected chance to turn that magical night into forever.
12) Blue lonesome
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Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
While trying to uncover the facts concerning the suicide of a mysterious woman, Jim Messenger solves a murder, brings a town together and becomes a hero.
13) The haymeadow
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old John comes of age and gains self-reliance during the summer he spends up in the Wyoming mountains tending his father's herd of sheep.
17) Faded love
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Series
Hank the Cowdog volume 5
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
1999, c1986
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Hank the Cowdog quits his job as head of ranch security and travels in search of adventure and romance.
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Series
Cypress Hollow yarn volume 1
Publisher
Avon A
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"The first in a heartwarming new knitting romance series from debut author Rachael Herron"--Provided by publisher.
19) Stuck in the mud
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Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Charlie the ranch dog tries to help Abigail the calf, who is stuck in the mud, he gets stuck too.
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