The Red Bandanna

David John Smith's quiet coyote story has real warmth — a city kid adapting to ranch life, an unlikely friendship, a wild animal given careful attention — and Orca is a publisher worth trusting. The limited digital footprint and modest Quill and Quire coverage make a full quality assessment difficult, and the book's low modern visibility means it takes real effort to find. A gentle, decent read for animal-story fans, but not compelling enough to seek out actively.