When Brother's father is shipped to Iraq, Brother promises to help his grandparents take care of their ranch. Brother's family has always owned a ranch, but unlike his older brothers,
he's not sure that's what he'd like to do when he grows up. When a tragedy strikes his grandfather, Brother learns what his true calling is. Heart of a Shepherd is a great story about growing up, living in the west, and religion. It is on the 2012 Rebecca Caudill list.