There's a bit of romantic attraction between two of the kids that goes no further than smiles and glances. The kids are appealing - and willing to admit it and do better when they mess up. The story is set in a small riding stable where equestrian tweens bond over their love for horses - but also their love for a sci-fi TV show called Beyond the Galaxy, canceled long before they were born but part of their lives thanks to the miracle of cable.
Faith Erin Hicks has made a beautiful graphic novel about facing your fears, making friends, and following your heart." -Kristen Gudsnuk, author of Making Friends.Parents need to know that Ride On is a graphic novel by Canadian author Faith Erin Hicks that's packed with positive messages about friendship, teamwork, hard work, and overcoming your fears. "Ride On is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that will be treasured by any horse lover. I loved spending time with every one of the characters." - Hope Larson, author of All Summer Long "A charming, satisfying and relatable read. Holm, NY Times-bestselling author and co-creator of Sunny Side Up "Hold on to your horses, because this book will be flying off the shelves!"- Jennifer L. "With snappy dialogue and spot-on pacing, the pages fly by, making this breezy read appealing to horse lovers, sci-fi-fandom aficionados, and those who live for excellent graphic novels alike." - Horn Book "A 'perfect ride' of a graphic novel that shows that there really is something special about horse friends."- School Library Journal, starred review A solid, well-wrought comic for fans of character-driven stories and, naturally, anyone obsessed with riding horses." - Booklist, starred review "Hicks gives her uncommon depth, thanks to multifaceted and distinctive characters, nuanced conversations about passion and privilege, and heartening emotional growth. "Featuring funny dialogue and Hicks’s signature art-including sharply rendered horses in motion-this attentively layered, low-stakes graphic novel is told with an insider’s understanding of both stable culture and fandom." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review
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