" The year is 1940. Since 15 year-old Will's mother died before his eyes seven years ago, he's been teacher, nursemaid and constant companion to his twin brother, who has Down's Syndrome. Despite his impressive skills, Will's convinced his father will never let him do "a man's work" or anything other than babysit his brother, unless Will forces the issue by signing on to work someone else's ranch after winning big at the rodeo. Forbidden to enter the rodeo when drought forces the father to shift their cattle to rented pasture, Will leaves anyway. Much to his chagrin, though, his . Desperate to start life on his own terms, Will runs away-Yup, it's another cheery selection by my friends at the Caudill Committee. "
— RachelAnne, 2/16/2014