About This Book
Reach for this book when your pre-teen or young teenager is beginning to navigate the complicated transition from childhood home life to independent identity. It is an ideal choice for a child who is processing a friendship breakup or learning how to collaborate with someone they used to be close with but have since outgrown. The story follows Amy as she returns home from college for the holidays and must find a way to work with her ex-boyfriend, Ty, to save a pregnant mare. Beyond the horse-centric plot, the book explores the maturity required for forgiveness and the reality that returning home often means acknowledging that both you and the place you left have changed. It is a gentle, realistic look at growing up and maintaining empathy even when relationships shift. The emotional themes of teamwork and independence make it a constructive read for the middle-school years.
