Super Cowboy Rides
The little boy, Tommy, reminds me of Calvin
from the ‘Calvin and Hobbs’ comic strip by Bill Watterson because of his mischievousness. It is such a
fun book to read! My children look forward to story time to hear the next chapter each day.- Celese Sanders (Syndicated Columnist)
Meet six-year-old Tommy Johnson, Super Cowboy and Super Story-teller. Want
to build a box to capture wild cats that roam the farm? How about tips on catching a greased pig at the
fair, or teaching a stubborn lamb to avoid being trampled by angry milk cows? From the first paragraph,
when Tommy explains why a boy needs a dog for a pet instead of a cat, he wins us over with his
down-to-earth and humorous view of the world. Once Tommy begins school, however, things get complicated.
He gets picked on by teachers and mocked by classmates. And then tragedy strikes. In the process of
dealing with his grief, Tommy learns the meaning of true friendship.
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Daris Howard
Daris Howard is an author and playwright who grew up on a farm in Idaho. He associated with many colorful characters, including cowboys, farmers, lumberjacks, and others. In addition to his work on the farm, he has worked as a cowboy, mechanic, and in the timber industry, and is currently a college math professor. He was a state champion athlete and competed in college athletics. He also lived in New York for a time.
Daris and his wife, Donna, have ten children and were foster parents for several years. He has also worked in scouting and Cub Scouts, at one time having 18 boys in his scout troop.
His plays, musicals, and books build on the characters of those he has associated with. He also writes a popular weekly syndicated short-story column, Life’s Outtakes, published in newspapers and magazines in the U.S., Canada, and around the world.
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Best Indie Book Award
2015
Purple Butterfly First Place Award
2012
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