Bull Rider
Bull Rider
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Brief
241
Novel • Fiction
Nevada • Contemporary
2009
YA
9-13 years
650L
Super Short Summary
In Bull Rider by Suzanne Morgan Williams, young Cam O’Mara, from a family of bull-riding champions, switches from skateboarding to bull riding to win money needed for his injured brother, Ben, who returns from Iraq with severe injuries. Despite his fears and challenges, Cam aims to ride an untamable bull to secure the prize money for Ben's medical expenses.
Adventurous
Emotional
Inspirational
Challenging
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
682 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Readers find Bull Rider by Suzanne Morgan Williams a compelling, heartwarming story. They laud its portrayal of family dynamics and resilience, and appreciate the vivid descriptions of bull riding. Criticisms include some feeling the pacing drags in parts and a desire for deeper character development. Overall, it's well-received for its emotional depth and authenticity.
Who Should Read Bull Rider?
Readers who enjoy Suzanne Morgan Williams' Bull Rider are typically teens interested in contemporary realistic fiction with a Western twist. They appreciate emotional storytelling similar to Sharon Draper's Out of My Mind and Cynthia Kadohata's Kira-Kira. Fans of novels featuring family dynamics and personal growth will find this book compelling.
682 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
241
Novel • Fiction
Nevada • Contemporary
2009
YA
9-13 years
650L
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