About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels overshadowed by a parent's expectations or doubts their own capability in the face of a big responsibility. It is a powerful tool for a child who feels they are constantly being measured against an impossible standard and needs to see that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep going despite it. Set in the rugged Oregon wilderness of 1907, the story follows twelve-year-old Wart, who must track down a group of escaped horses, including the formidable and dangerous mare, Ol' Rosie. As he faces predators and the elements, the narrative explores the complex bond between a stern father and a son seeking validation. It is a grounded, realistic historical adventure that models grit and the internal process of building self-confidence through hard-won experience.
