Book details
Miralee Ferrell - Author
Kate Ferris works towards establishing a riding stable, faces disruption before a show, and must decide how to respond when Melissa’s horse is injured. The story is character-led and centres on Kate’s changing attitude.
Book Analysis
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Sign in for personalised guidanceHow the book presents it: The situation appears to support self-correction and responsible action rather than leaving Kate’s initial attitude unexamined.
Talk about: How does Kate’s choice affect her relationship with Melissa?
How the book presents it: Faith is presented as part of Kate’s experience, and the tone is described as not preachy.
Talk about: What role does prayer play in how Kate approaches difficulty?
How the book presents it: The book presents this favourably.
Talk about: How does the family’s experience shape the characters’ understanding of kindness and friendship?
This may suit a reader interested in horses, friendships and characters learning from poor attitudes. Christian faith is present through Kate’s prayers, while the tone is described as non-preachy.
You may wish to note the injured horse, the pressure of a storm affecting the show, Kate’s dislike of Melissa, and the book’s sensitive depiction of family life with an autistic child.
How does Kate’s response to Melissa change, if at all, and what does the story suggest about doing the right thing when personal feelings make that difficult?
Read alongside a conversation about repairing relationships, responding to setbacks and caring for animals. If faith matters to your family, discuss what Kate’s prayers add without assuming every reader will share them.
Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.
Limited information
Checked: 22 September 2026.
Relevant to: Handling dislike and responsibility; Christian faith; Family inclusion and disability
Benefits, discussion questions and reading approaches are suggestions. Your knowledge of your child remains part of the decision.
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