"He was greeted by the smell of cattle and bread.
The runaway ate a warm loaf with potato soup,
then fell into a deep sleep."
This is the final book in the Crow Stories trilogy. The artwork will be familiar to those who have read the first two stories. Ms. Vo used ink, watercolor and acetone transfer, while also using newspaper clippings from the mid-1800s, to create a prairie landscape that inspires thoughts of the Old West.
The story begins with a young woman and a boy. A picture in a locket shows the two of them. The young woman leaves. When the boy's mother dies, he is alone and runs away from his home. Having no fear, he hitches a ride on a passing wagon and finds himself in a noisy town where he knows no one. He follows other people as they leave town, hoping he won't have to travel too far to find what he is seeking.
He searches everywhere, and sleeps in the woods ... until two riders find him there and offer him a chance to go with them. At a small settlement, he is greeted with food and the opportunity for a good sleep. He also finds tiring work in exchange for what is provided to him. When he is ready to begin his search once more, he is met with a huge surprise. A satisfying ending to an interesting series.
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