SuitabookSilver Spurs
Miralee Ferrell
- Reading
- 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.
- Themes
- Handling dislike and responsibility: Kate dislikes Melissa but is challenged to do the right thing after Melissa’s horse is injured. The situation appears to support self-correction and responsible action rather than leaving Kate’s initial attitude unexamined.
- Christian faith: Kate prays for God’s help when facing challenges. Faith is presented as part of Kate’s experience, and the tone is described as not preachy.
- Family inclusion and disability: Melissa befriends Kate’s autistic brother, and his family life is described as handled sensitively. The book presents this favourably.
- Worth knowing
- 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.