About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the agonizing 'waiting game' that follows a family crisis or a loved one's medical emergency. It speaks directly to the exhaustion of holding onto hope while life around you continues to demand your attention. Amy is struggling to maintain her family's horse sanctuary while her partner Ty remains in the hospital with an uncertain future. As she tries to tame a difficult wild mustang, she realizes she must find a way to move forward even when she does not have all the answers. It is a grounding, realistic look at anxiety and resilience for middle grade readers, offering a mirror for those who feel they have to be 'the strong one' during a difficult time.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with medical trauma and the possibility of long-term disability or death in a realistic, secular manner. The approach is direct regarding the emotional strain of hospital visits and the frustration of slow medical progress. The resolution is grounded in realism rather than a 'miracle cure' trope.
