Wild Girl (by )
common sense media says
Horse tale with more depth and a strong girl lead.
parents & educators say
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.
Educational value:
Readers will learn about horse racing and Brazilian culture.
Positive role models:
Not really a wild or difficult girl by any standard, the main character, Livie, shows courage and resiliency when she travels alone. Although she runs away from the school the first day, she asks for help. Livie's respectful efforts to communicate with her somewhat distant father are reciprocated and rewarded; her patience and empathy for people and animals show results.The adult characters are overwhelmingly positive role models.
Violence:
A horse falls during a race; a young horse is taken away from its mother when it is sold. A mention that Livie's mother died when she was 7 years old.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
More on Wild Girl
Review It
Most useful reviews by all members
fastpitcher77
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
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.
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
ayoosh22589
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
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
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
An independent voice for families
Advice on the big issues
Already read it? What do you think?
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
