SuitabookGuilt and responsibility
Kate believes she is at fault for a valuable show jumper’s death and leaves horses and riding before returning to the barn.
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Maggie Dana - Author
A horse-centred story about guilt, secrecy and friendship, with competitive pressure and a riding accident driving the conflict. Kate’s return to the barn creates a situation where personal responsibility and trust become closely connected.
"A valuable show jumper is dead, and it's all her fault. Which is why 14-year-old Kate McGregor has put horses and riding out of her life. Forever! But her new summer job as a companion to Holly Chapman, a former riding star who's now confined to a wheelchair, takes Kate back to the barn--the last place she wants to be. Can Kate keep her terrible secret from Holly, who is fast becoming her best friend? More important, can she keep her secret from Angela Dean who lives for only two things--winning ribbons and causing trouble? Then a riding accident forces Kate's secret into the open; and it's just the moment Angela has been waiting for."--Provided by publisher.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA horse-centred story about guilt, secrecy and friendship, with competitive pressure and a riding accident driving the conflict. Kate’s return to the barn creates a situation where personal responsibility and trust become closely connected.
Kate believes she is at fault for a valuable show jumper’s death and leaves horses and riding before returning to the barn.
Kate becomes close to Holly while Angela is described as focused on winning ribbons and causing trouble.
The book may suit readers comfortable with emotionally tense material involving a dead animal, guilt, secrecy, rivalry and a riding accident.
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