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mrsjhasbooks's review
4.0
4.5/5
I loved this story. What an amazing underdog story about sticking up for what you believe in and the sacrifices we make when we are fighting against forces more powerful than ourselves. This is a must read for everyone. I cannot say enough about how much I loved this tale and the way it fascinated me from start to finish!
I loved this story. What an amazing underdog story about sticking up for what you believe in and the sacrifices we make when we are fighting against forces more powerful than ourselves. This is a must read for everyone. I cannot say enough about how much I loved this tale and the way it fascinated me from start to finish!
bookbrig's review
informative
medium-paced
Not really my cup of tea, but might be a good fit for super horse fans. I can't tell if teens would be into this or not.
mohawkm's review
5.0
Wow, a story that only surfaces because someone is willing to put it down in a novel - and a reminder to see a goal through to its end. Great read.
teenlibrarian's review
5.0
Great non fiction graphic novel.
Feel confident booktalking it to middle
School grades.
“Would you risk prison to save the life of 1 horse?”
Story of one woman who grew up loving horses, became a horse trainer in CA racing circuit. Saw potential in one $5K horse but when shared ownership goes wrong and the other owners want to force an injured horse to run...when running might cause death....what would you do?
True story of one woman willing to stand up for what she believes in.
Good story, good pictures-especially the horse movements. Only a couple curses: damns and dammits. Interesting look at morals, abuse of privilege, court system, horse racing, and increases awareness of ethics in horse racing- or lack there of.
Feel confident booktalking it to middle
School grades.
“Would you risk prison to save the life of 1 horse?”
Story of one woman who grew up loving horses, became a horse trainer in CA racing circuit. Saw potential in one $5K horse but when shared ownership goes wrong and the other owners want to force an injured horse to run...when running might cause death....what would you do?
True story of one woman willing to stand up for what she believes in.
Good story, good pictures-especially the horse movements. Only a couple curses: damns and dammits. Interesting look at morals, abuse of privilege, court system, horse racing, and increases awareness of ethics in horse racing- or lack there of.
foreveryoungadult's review
Graded By: Brian
Cover Story: A Horse (Of Course)
Drinking Buddy: Beer For My Horses
Testosterone Estrogen Level: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Talky Talk: Horse With No Name
Bonus Factor: The Racing Circuit
Bromance Status: Stewball
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: A Horse (Of Course)
Drinking Buddy: Beer For My Horses
Talky Talk: Horse With No Name
Bonus Factor: The Racing Circuit
Bromance Status: Stewball
Read the full book report here.
ladykatka's review
5.0
"Sometimes you have to do what's wrong in order to do what's right"
This book is excellent. For someone who has only been to the racetrack once or twice, it was a real eye-opener as to what goes on in that world. The story of Gail Ruffu is an amazing tale and a true underdog story.
This book is excellent. For someone who has only been to the racetrack once or twice, it was a real eye-opener as to what goes on in that world. The story of Gail Ruffu is an amazing tale and a true underdog story.
aubrooke's review
5.0
Such a good graphic novel! Interesting story and character dynamic, non fiction on point!
librarianna's review
4.0
Is there a #staywoke book on horses? There is now.
Gail is an effing badass and cooler than any of us will ever be.
Gail is an effing badass and cooler than any of us will ever be.