Dec. 30, 2013 -
PRLog -- An excellent novel for young adult readers.
Stable Ground explores issues that many teens face, and offers a dose of inspiration.
Josie is an insecure artist from Texas. He parents are in slight financial trouble and Josie feels for them, so much so that she gets a job hoping to be able to relieve some anxiety. Although she knows (literally) nothing about horses, she takes a job on a local ranch working with them. She slowly conquers her fear of horses by sitting on Monty. However, her fear of a fellow peer, Gretchen, the rich, annual beauty-pageant winner, and daughter of the Rancher is even greater than her fear of horses.
As Josie builds confidence working with horses, her overall outlook on life improves as well. Josie begins to learn about horses, competitions, mannerisms, and she finds that they are “powerful creatures with their own minds.” She also comes to understand that people like Gretchen, will always be there to compete against and test you. In addition, she becomes more sympathetic to her parents their (sometimes embarrassing)
situations.
Galbraith writes with a crisp tone as she explores coming-of-age issues. Josie is a relatable character—especially for shy girls who feel as if they’re on the “outside.”
Josie tells the story of many girls in their early teens. She offers a considerable amount of inspiration.
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