LitPick Review
Yancy is the good kid. He is the one who gets all A's in school, does not get in trouble, is a talented writer and artist, and keeps his responsibilities to his horse, Shy. Yancy's brother, Will, has a conduct disorder. He is the one who does not do well in school, gets in trouble, beats on other kids and needs to have a good deeds chart completed before he can get his learner's permit. So, why is Yancy the one who runs away? After Will attacks Shy, Yancy packs up his horse and leaves home, attempting to find a place where he and his horse can live safely. He gets himself into a whole heap of trouble and has more adventure than he could ever imagine.
Opinion:
As a horse lover, myself, I have often been disappointed by the inaccuracies in horse-related books. I was not with this one. Yancy is a clever and detailed narrator and it is a pleasure to step into his mind while reading his so-called adventure journal. Travel with Yancy and Shy along their journey that is full of sarcasm and potholes. This is a book about a boy, his horse, and the life they are determined to escape from.
