Publisher, Books in Motion (2002)

NOTE: Books In Motion RETAIL EDITIONS are packaged in attractive, simple compact, plastic album design with full-color cover artwork.

"Enthusiastically recommended for young and old." --Library Journal

"Ralph Moody's books should be read loud in every family circle in America." --Chicago Tribune

"The book is a glorious recollection of pre-Dust Bowl, pre-Depression days and is highly recommended" --Library Journal

In the early 1920's cowboy and dry-range farmer, Ralph Moody, found himself with mountainous debts through the collapse of the livestock market, and the dealings of a crooked partner. He faces the choice of declaring bankruptcy before he turns twenty, or working off the intimidating balance against him. His fortunes seem to be turning when a flash flood takes all he owns, and he is forced to auction off his farm and animals. Ralph never surrenders, but finds a way to turn tragedy into opportunity. Overhearing a conversation on a railroad supply contract, he decides to place a bid. Winning the contract and digging himself out of debt, he also saves a Kansas town from total bankruptcy....

About the Author: Ralph Moody (1898-1982) was a working cowboy from the age of ten, a trick rodeo rider, and a student of good horseflesh. He is the author of Come on Seabiscuit! as well as the Little Britches series about a boy's life on a Colorado ranch.

About the Performer: Cameron Beierle's 16-year career in media includes international broadcasting. He has been heard on the East and West Coasts of the United States and Canada.