King Coyote
Twelve-year-old King has been banished to the Vermont woods for the summer, and there's nothing he can do about it. As if his parents getting divorced wasn't bad enough, they've shipped him off to his aunt and uncle's house to protect him like he's some baby. The only bright side is being reunited with his favorite cousin, Nat, who he hasn't seen in years.

At first, King wants nothing more than to go home to Boston. There are barely any other Black people in Vermont, the townsfolk are mean to him, and his relatives don't even have Wi-Fi to play games! But a late-night encounter with a young coyote changes his mind. King develops a bond with the creature, who seems just as lonely and misunderstood as he is. Then King's uncle calls the local trappers, saying the coyote is a threat to their farm, and King is forced to decide: return home to Boston, or stay and save his new friend?

With the help of Nat, a veteran wilderness explorer and walking wildlife encyclopedia, King scales mountains, faces off against skunks, and sleeps under the stars to find a new home for the coyote-and just maybe, a home for himself, too.

Inspired by her own childhood traipsing through the Vermont wilderness, debut author Rachael Meyers Jones brings a fresh take to the classic wilderness survival tale.
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King Coyote
Twelve-year-old King has been banished to the Vermont woods for the summer, and there's nothing he can do about it. As if his parents getting divorced wasn't bad enough, they've shipped him off to his aunt and uncle's house to protect him like he's some baby. The only bright side is being reunited with his favorite cousin, Nat, who he hasn't seen in years.

At first, King wants nothing more than to go home to Boston. There are barely any other Black people in Vermont, the townsfolk are mean to him, and his relatives don't even have Wi-Fi to play games! But a late-night encounter with a young coyote changes his mind. King develops a bond with the creature, who seems just as lonely and misunderstood as he is. Then King's uncle calls the local trappers, saying the coyote is a threat to their farm, and King is forced to decide: return home to Boston, or stay and save his new friend?

With the help of Nat, a veteran wilderness explorer and walking wildlife encyclopedia, King scales mountains, faces off against skunks, and sleeps under the stars to find a new home for the coyote-and just maybe, a home for himself, too.

Inspired by her own childhood traipsing through the Vermont wilderness, debut author Rachael Meyers Jones brings a fresh take to the classic wilderness survival tale.
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King Coyote

King Coyote

by Rachael Meyers Jones
King Coyote

King Coyote

by Rachael Meyers Jones

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Overview

Twelve-year-old King has been banished to the Vermont woods for the summer, and there's nothing he can do about it. As if his parents getting divorced wasn't bad enough, they've shipped him off to his aunt and uncle's house to protect him like he's some baby. The only bright side is being reunited with his favorite cousin, Nat, who he hasn't seen in years.

At first, King wants nothing more than to go home to Boston. There are barely any other Black people in Vermont, the townsfolk are mean to him, and his relatives don't even have Wi-Fi to play games! But a late-night encounter with a young coyote changes his mind. King develops a bond with the creature, who seems just as lonely and misunderstood as he is. Then King's uncle calls the local trappers, saying the coyote is a threat to their farm, and King is forced to decide: return home to Boston, or stay and save his new friend?

With the help of Nat, a veteran wilderness explorer and walking wildlife encyclopedia, King scales mountains, faces off against skunks, and sleeps under the stars to find a new home for the coyote-and just maybe, a home for himself, too.

Inspired by her own childhood traipsing through the Vermont wilderness, debut author Rachael Meyers Jones brings a fresh take to the classic wilderness survival tale.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781631639906
Publisher: North Star Editions
Publication date: 04/14/2026
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 256
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Rachael Meyers Jones is a writer and youth worker in Oakland, California. Originally from New England, Rachael grew up in both Boston, Massachusetts, and the Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, splitting her time between urban and rural environments. Her writing has been shaped by her experiences as a mixed Black woman, and by the many amazing children and young people she's taught and mentored over the years. Having searched for her place in the world most of her life, she found home and community in Oakland, where she works toward her unique role in collective liberation: fostering connection and belonging in nature for Black and brown youth, and nurturing their leadership through consistent care. Rachael is the Executive Director at Youth on Root, a grassroots organization dedicated to championing youth on the frontlines of the Environmental Justice Movement. Her debut novel, King Coyote, is a love letter to her rebellious eleven-year-old self and to all the young people in her life who teach her every single day. If you were ever Rachael's student, camper, or nibblet, or under her care for any reason-this book is for you.
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