Steamboat’s the Name

Steamboat’s the Name: My Life as a Bucking Bronc An Old West Critters Collection AdventureFrom the wide-open Wyoming plains comes the unforgettable voice of one of the most famous bucking horses in the history of the Old West.In Steamboat’s the Name, the legendary bronc tells his own story-from the day he first stood on long legs under the prairie sky to the years he performed before roaring crowds at rodeos where riders tried (and usually failed) to stay in the saddle. Born on a ranch where most horses expected a lifetime of pulling wagons or carrying cowboys, young Steamboat dreams of something different. The last thing he wants is life as a cow pony, herding balky and bellowing cattle.Growing up on the Wyoming range isn’t easy. There are curious adventures, including an aromatic encounter with a skunk that teaches the young colt to choose his friends wisely. Through it all, Steamboat relies on the friendship of his loyal colt companion Myles, who dreams of being a cow pony, and the guidance of his wise parents as he discovers what makes him truly special.Before long, Steamboat finds his calling-not in pulling a plow or chasing cattle, but in doing what he does best: bucking with all the thunder, spunk, and spirit a horse can muster. Soon cowboys across the West are eager to test themselves against the bronc who refuses to be ridden. In the process, Steamboat encounters everyone from outlaws to American presidents.Yet one mystery nags at him through all the fame and excitement.  What exactly is a steamboat anyway?Told with humor, heart, and plenty of hoof-pounding action, Steamboat’s the Name continues Spur Award-winning author Preston Lewis’s beloved Old West Critters Collection, joining They Call Me Old Blue, Blanca Is My Name, and Just Call Me Uncle Sam. Like the earlier books in the award-winning series, this lively first-person tale offers an animal’s-eye view of frontier life while bringing real Western history to life for young readers.Saddle up for a bucking good story straight from the horse’s mouth.