SuitabookWild Girl
Patricia Reilly Giff
- Reading
- Follow the two journeys as you read: notice what changes for Lidie and the filly, and pause to compare what each may need when arriving somewhere new.
- Themes
- Two journeys: Lidie's story unfolds alongside a filly's journey to a new home, linking the child's transition with the horse's. The parallel structure places Lidie’s move alongside the filly’s journey, inviting readers to compare their transitions to a new home.
- Being seen as capable: Lidie's father and brother want her to feel welcome but still think of her as the little girl they left behind; they do not know how strong a rider she is. The contrast between her family’s view and Lidie’s riding ambitions puts the question of being recognised as capable at the centre of this strand.
- Worth knowing
- The change of country and family expectations are central to Lidie’s situation; a reader who has experienced a move or felt underestimated may find these themes especially familiar.