About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a hidden fear or feels intimidated by a peer's perceived perfection. It is an ideal choice for the pre-teen who is reluctant to try new things due to a past negative experience. The story follows thirteen-year-old Alison as she navigates a summer on a Wyoming ranch, struggling with her fear of horses while befriending Kelly, a girl who is blind and possesses a natural confidence Alison envies. This realistic adventure gently explores themes of self-reliance and the realization that everyone carries invisible burdens. It is age-appropriate for middle-grade readers, offering a grounded look at disability through Kelly's capable character. Parents will appreciate how the book models empathy and shows that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the willingness to move forward despite it.
