Dusty didn’t think he needed a stick to help when he walked, but he kept one with him wherever he went. Each one was twisted, gnarled wood with interesting patterns burned into the surface.

I think if you add a little description of one or two other sticks, as examples, it would help. Just to make me see them a little better in my head, and differentiate them from the favorite stick. So I can see why it is a little more special beyond the wood it is made of.

Just an observation. :)