New York : Tu Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc., [2018]
220 p. : chiefly ill. ; 22 cm.
This is a beautiful story of a courageous woman who is a gifted horse trainer and takes a stand against the abusive horse racing industry in California. The core of the story is the sacrifices she makes and the injustices she endures to uphold her commitment to the decent treatment of a horse under her care.
The book tells the story of her life, and of how she got entangled with an absolutely horrid lawyer who helped her buy a race horse with exceptional potential, but then wanted her to exploit it for short term profits. When she defies him, he spends years and gobs of money trying to ruin her.
This graphic novel is really a deep delve into what does it mean to have a meaningful life. It asks the reader to really consider what is success, what is valuable, what is right and wrong.
I liked this book a lot, but found it a little hard to get into at first. I worry that it's beginning might discourage young adult readers, but I will definitely recommend it to those who want something more from their graphic novel than just adventure.
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