About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is experiencing the overwhelming, sometimes painful intensity of a first unrequited crush or is struggling to reconcile their idealized version of a hero with the messy reality of adulthood. Set in the gritty yet glamorous world of 19th-century horse racing, it follows thirteen-year-old Laura as she navigates her obsession with the legendary jockey Fred Archer. While the story centers on the equestrian world, its true heart lies in the exploration of grief, the transition from childhood wonder to adolescent awareness, and the realization that even our idols face internal battles. It is a sophisticated, emotionally resonant choice for mature readers aged 12 and up who appreciate historical detail and stories that dont shy away from life's more difficult, bittersweet endings.
