Where the Deer and the Cantaloupe Play

This is a wonderful story about the love between a Puerto Rican boy and his great-grandfather, a real cowboy. Teddy Machado lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York. His family falls on hard times when his father loses his job. Teddy's great-grandfather comes from California to live with Teddy's family to help them out financially. Much to Teddy's father, Lorenzo Machado's chagrin, Teddy forms a close relationship with Benito Machado, his great grandfather. When Benito Machado dies he leaves his house and possessions in California to Teddy and his family. Benito Machado leaves his gun and sword to Teddy. It is beginning of a new life for Teddy and his family when they move to California. Teddy, much to the disapproval of his father, becomes a Fast Draw Champion and honors his grandfather's memory.