Tex

Tex by S. E. Hinton is a classic YA novel. Written in 1979, it is still a popular novel and often assigned by English teachers.

Tex and his brother Mason live on their own. Their father spends more and more time away each year on the rodeo circuit. Mason is convinced their father will eventually forget about them altogether.

When they run out of money and the electricity is turned off, Mason sells the horses. When Tex finds out, he feels like he has lost his best friend. Tex begins to spiral out of control, following a dangerous path that may end in death if he doesn't not wise up.

Hinton, S.E. (1979). Tex. New York: Laurel-Leaf Books.