Concerning & Potentially Concerning Content

There are a couple of heavier topics parents should know about when deciding for their child. Before the start of the book, the main character's mother died in a car wreck. This is revisited in a bit of a flashback. This event then led to her and her father no longer having more than a superficial relationship and communication. In fact, Dad is basically absent (later we find it is due to the hurt from his loss). We also find she feels a similar estrangement from God ('how could He forgive me') as she blames herself. They have moved frequently and it has taken a toll. If your child can handle this, then they are in store for a story rooted in Christian themes. If you do read this one there are a couple of items worth discussing. Winnie comes close to idolizing this horse. There are quotes and points where it goes beyond where we should ever allow our desire for anything besides God to take us. While not dealt with in the book this can lead to a solid discussion topic.