Age Group: 6 - 9 Years

Description: Aspiring cowboy Leroy Ninker dreams of roping the Wild West until fate delivers Maybelline, a clever horse craving adventure. DiCamillo's Mercy Watson World spin-off follows Leroy's quest from drive-thru dreams to dusty trails, where Maybelline tests his grit with midnight gallops and neighborly hijinks. Learning ranch lingo, packing peanut butter provisions, and facing stampedes, Leroy discovers true partnership demands listening over lassoing. With whimsical prose and heartfelt illustrations by Chris Van Dusen, this tale gallops through courage, loyalty, and the joy of finding your herd. Perfect for early chapter book fans craving Western whimsy and animal antics.