First published 2009
Twelve-year-old David loves horses, but he's terrified of jumping them. When his estranged father returns and promises to teach David to jump like a champion, David must overcome his crippling fear of failure and a dangerous fall. As his father's high expectations loom, David must find the courage to confront his demons and prove himself worthy - or risk losing his father's love forever.
Genres: coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: father-son-conflict, overcoming-fears
112 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books