Jimmy Tames Horses (2012)

Author: Gary Gottfriedson Illustrator: Mary Longman
Kegedonce Press: Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario

The story of an Indigenous boy from the city who is trying to fit in with his cousins who have always lived on the Kamloops Indian Reserve on a ranch. Feeling like he didn’t fit, Jimmy was determined to learn everything he could about the ranch and how to ride a horse. During the summer, Jimmy works with a colt, overcoming his initial fears and eventually becomes a famous horse breaker.