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Wild Girl
- Genre: Family Life
Common Sense Media says
Horse tale with more depth and a strong girl lead.
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Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that a few sad moments won’t ruin this book for girls who love horse stories. Livie's mother died when she was 7; a horse falls during a race; a young horse is taken away from its mother when it is sold. Moments of growth become moments of grace; when Livie runs away from school her first day, she knows how to best ask for help, and a scary situation resolves reassuringly without encouraging similar behavior.
What's the story?
A young Brazilian girl immigrates to join her father and brother in America after five years apart. She has much to learn about her family and life in a new country, and everyone must adjust to the fact that she is no longer 7 years old. A young filly undergoing similar changes and an old mare who needs love both ease Livie’s transition, so do exceptionally loving and supportive adults.
Is it any good?
This is a strong, sweet story about an immigrant family building a new life, but keeping strong ties to their life in Brazil. It features a great main character who is brave and empathetic, unusual details about the world of horse racing and training, and positive role models both young and old. Some sad but realistic events keep the story from being predictable and saccharine.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what it might be like to move here from another country.
If you moved away from here, what would you miss most, and what would you take with you?
What was the bravest thing that Livie did?
How would you and your classmates react if a new student had the same accident that Livie did?
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Kid, 12 years old
December 28, 2010
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love it
i love it
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FIVE STAR RATING!
I absolutely love this book. It is just so wonderful. The whole story starts off right from the begining, unlike other books I have read that start off really slow. If you like/love horses you should think about reading this book.
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Wild Girl
Its a good book it tells about livies mother when she dies she goes to live with her uncle and her brother and then she tries to adapt to her new life i recommend those who really love horses should read it
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Kid, 10 years old
May 14, 2012
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stupid
i think this book just didn't make any sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great Book for kids 7
When I read Wild Girl, I was a round the age of nine and it was a great book for kids. I absoloutly loved the amazing novel
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| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Family Life |
| Publisher: | Wendy Lamb |
| Publication date: | August 11, 2009 |
| Number of pages: | 147 |
| Hardcover price: | $15.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 8 - 12 |
| Read aloud: | 8 |
| Read alone: | 9 |
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