This was a great book. I really enjoyed the main character Randall. He is going through the struggle of his parents divorcing, moving to a new town, starting at a new school, and making new friends. I really feel that children will be able to relate to the struggles that Randall experiences in the book. I think this would be an excellent choice for beginning readers. I found this book to be both funny and interesting!

Randall is an irresistible hero. Young readers can't help but relate to his efforts to fit in at his new school. Warm-hearted and true-to-life, this book will draw in even reluctant readers with its humor.

This is a horse story different from most I've read. In most books, the horse is miraculasly cured by the end. In this, however, this is not necesarily true. The horse and rider still have a long way to go before comeplete healing(the horses might not ever be comepletely healed) but there is is a satisfying ending. Great characterization. I felt as if I actually knew the characters and the girl was *my best friend* and I could relate to her problems. This is a great book for people(young and old) who share a deep compassion for horses. I truly enjoyed this book