‘An old woman tells her grandchildren how her beloved teenage brother was destroyed at the time of the frenzied hunt for dinosaur remains in Nebraska [before the turn of the century]. Vivid description, deeply felt characterization, and a simple yet intricately crafted plot are all hallmarks of Conrad’s narrative. A celebration of the bonds of love and the eloquence of the human spirit.’ —BL. 1989 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) 1989 Children"s Editors" Choices (BL) 1990 Teachers" Choices (IRA) 1989 Notable Children"s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1989 Silver Spur Award, Best Juvenile Fiction (Western Writers of America) 1989 Children"s Books (NY Public Library) 1990 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)