"Danny Blackgoat: Rugged Road to Freedom" follows the journey of a young boy named Danny Blackgoat, who lives in a world fraught with challenges and injustices. Set in a historical backdrop, the narrative highlights Danny's struggle for freedom and self-discovery amidst the harsh realities of oppression. As he navigates through treacherous landscapes and encounters various obstacles, Danny must rely on his resilience and the support of his community. The story weaves themes of courage, hope, and the quest for identity, emphasizing the importance of heritage and the strength found in difficult circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Pathfinders .

This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-10th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 163 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2014 by 7th Generation .

Tim Tingle and Doc Moore travel throughout the United States and Mexico collecting and telling stories for all ages and perform for children and young adults at countless schools and libraries. They adapted these tales from the popular collection Texas Ghost Stories (Texas Tech UP, 2004).