First published 2000
Eleven-year-old David is smitten by Trickster, the spirited quarter horse. But after a past mishap, he must regain the owner's trust to ride the magnificent animal. As David works to prove his reliability, he faces the threat of losing his chance to bond with the horse of his dreams. At the heart of this gripping tale lies a story of connection, as a young boy fights to earn the trust of the wild-hearted creature he's fallen for.
Genres: animals, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
144 pages · Paperback · Amer Girl Pub