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jozefsyndicate's review
4.0
YA author G. Neri writes, "I'm like a mash-up DJ of a writer: I sample real life and re-mix it into story." True to form, he delivered a thoughtful remix of horse trainer Gail Ruffu's life in "Grand Theft Horse." Neri retells Ruffu's feat to steal-- or, rather, rescue--her extraordinary racehorse Urgent Envoy, only to be labeled an outlaw and face Grand Theft Horse charges in the California Supreme Court. This graphic biography is a horselover's tale and whimsical girls-rock adventure.
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erine's review
5.0
Gorgeous - phenomenal illustrations and a gripping story. And the author did a great job with an introduction that lassos you right in, plus backmatter (I love backmatter. And photos!)
A must for anyone who cares about animals at all, but especially horses.
A must for anyone who cares about animals at all, but especially horses.
rhiannonwhite's review
4.0
A look into the corruption of the horse racing industry and the treatment of these beautiful animals.
cosbrarian's review
5.0
Riveting account of an underdog (brash, brave woman who gives all) against the establishment (dirtbag lawyer, shady gross animal abusers with big money) who stops at nothing to save and keep her animal. Highly recommended.
pussreboots's review
5.0
Grand Theft Horse by G. Neri and Corban Wilkin is nonfiction based on a recent trial where the charge was grand theft horse — a law on the books but rarely used since the advent of the automobile. Although the events took place in California and initially began in nearby Pleasanton, I completely missed them. Instead I bought the book because I liked the title.
The book opens with a black and white photo of G. Neri standing beside Gail Ruffu. What follows is brief introduction on how she recounted her history of being a wanted woman, charged with grand theft horse. The remainder of the book is her story.
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2020/comments_08/grand_theft_horse.html
The book opens with a black and white photo of G. Neri standing beside Gail Ruffu. What follows is brief introduction on how she recounted her history of being a wanted woman, charged with grand theft horse. The remainder of the book is her story.
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2020/comments_08/grand_theft_horse.html
booklover81's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
erika_tanner's review
5.0
This is an amazing story about a woman and the horse she loved. She was part owner of a race horse. She didn't want the horse to come to harm, so she took and hid the horse from the racing world. This is based on fact. It's a really good read for horse lovers. It's a great read for anyone.
cweichel's review
5.0
I had to work hard to find a copy of this book, but it was worth all the effort!
If you, or someone you know is into horses, get this book. It's based on the true story of the author's cousin, Gail Ruffu, who lost everything to save the life of a horse she was part owner of. Gail Ruffu is an inspirational role model. What you learn about horse racing in America is appalling. "In American horse racing, twenty-four racehorses (on average) die every week on racetracks." This doesn't include the thousands who are sent to slaughterhouses to be killed because of injuries caused by reckless trainers and breeders.
At first I had mixed feelings about the black and white art, but within a few pages, I was lost in the story.
If you, or someone you know is into horses, get this book. It's based on the true story of the author's cousin, Gail Ruffu, who lost everything to save the life of a horse she was part owner of. Gail Ruffu is an inspirational role model. What you learn about horse racing in America is appalling. "In American horse racing, twenty-four racehorses (on average) die every week on racetracks." This doesn't include the thousands who are sent to slaughterhouses to be killed because of injuries caused by reckless trainers and breeders.
At first I had mixed feelings about the black and white art, but within a few pages, I was lost in the story.
thebookishaustin's review
4.0
This was such an interesting graphic novel. About a month ago I went to see author Andrew Smith speak and an audience member asked him for some of his current book recommendations - Grand Theft Horse was one of these. :) And I'll be 100% honest, I straight up trusted Andrew's recommendation and didn't bother to read anything about the book so goodness was I surprised when I found out it was a non-fiction graphic novel with art in a monochromatic brown.
I knew absolutely nothing about this woman beforehand, very little about horse racing, and had no desire to seek out any information about either BUT this book was a delight to read. There's humor with the seriousness, a huge tale of horse thievery, and a little bit about finding oneself.
I knew absolutely nothing about this woman beforehand, very little about horse racing, and had no desire to seek out any information about either BUT this book was a delight to read. There's humor with the seriousness, a huge tale of horse thievery, and a little bit about finding oneself.