About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a task that feels insurmountable or is dealing with a headstrong personality, whether human or animal. It is a perfect choice for the young teen who needs to see that initial 'failure' is often just a lack of communication and that true greatness requires both patience and grit. Seventeen-year-old Mike Benson takes on a horse that everyone else has written off as uncontrollable. As Mike discovers the horse's prestigious racing past, the story evolves into a masterclass in building trust. While the backdrop is equestrian sports, the heart of the book explores self-confidence and the rewards of seeing something through to the end. It is a clean, classic coming-of-age story that celebrates the bond between human and animal without the heavy angst often found in modern teen fiction.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is largely secular and direct. It touches on the frustration of perceived failure and the ethics of how animals are treated in sports. The resolution is realistic and triumphant, emphasizing the rewards of hard work.
