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Desperate to achieve independence and escape the crushing responsibility of caring for his developmentally disabled twin, Denny, fifteen-year-old Will leaves home to join the rodeo circuit. Denny follows him, and as the brothers face the dangers of travel, Will realizes how important their relationship is. Believably complex family conflicts and a smooth synthesis of themes enrich the fast-moving plot.