Book: The Beef Princess of Practical County by Michelle Houts .

I love childrens books!
This one was a pleasure to read. No vampires, no magic, no foul expressions, just good honest life and life experiences.
It's a story of twelve year old girl in the midwest who tries to fill the shoes of her older brother at the annual steer competition at the county fair. It addresses friendship, envy, jealous, motivation for success,personal integrity, and family relationships.
It's a first published work of Michelle Houts. I look forward to more like this.