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. I loved spending time with every one of the characters.' - Hope Larson, author of All Summer Long 'Ride On is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that will be treasured by any horse lover. Holm, NY Times-bestselling author and co-creator of Sunny Side Up 'A charming, satisfying and relatable read. A solid, well-wrought comic for fans of character-driven stories and, naturally, anyone obsessed with riding horses.' -Booklist, starred review 'A 'perfect ride' of a graphic -novel that shows that there really is something special about horse friends.'-School Library Journal, starred review '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 'Hold on to your horses, because this book will be flying off the shelves!'- Jennifer L. The story line is engaging and moves easily between the past and present to slowly reveal what brought Victoria to the new stable, and the artwork is gorgeous, especially the portrayals of horses.Ĭons: I hope the author won’t wait as long as the Beyond the Galaxy producers to create a sequel.A Junior Library Guild selection '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 'Hicks gives her uncommon depth, thanks to multifaceted and distinctive characters, nuanced conversations about passion and privilege, and heartening emotional growth. Pros: Graphic novel fans are going to love this story of Victoria and her new friends at Edgewood. Includes an author’s note about her experiences growing up around horses. Between preparing for an upcoming competition and planning a stunt to celebrate the revival of BTG after a 20-year hiatus, the four friends have a busy time of it and come to appreciate the power of their friendship. The new group at Edgewood bonds over horses, of course, but also their favorite cheesy sci-fi TV show Beyond the Galaxy. Faith Erin Hicks 1,245 Paperback 22 offers from £11.97 Product description 'Ride On is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that will be treasured by any horse lover. When Taylor refused to let Victoria ride her new horse, they had a falling out, and Victoria left Waverly. Victoria loves to ride but is not as a hardcore a competitor as her former best friend Taylor. Impetuous Norrie is certain that she’s a spy, sent over to check out the competition, but as the three get to know her, they learn the truth. Hazel recognizes her as Victoria, a girl she saw compete in a show at the more elite Waverly Stables. Summary: Best friends Norrie, Hazel, and Sam are mystified by the new rider at Edgewood Stables.

Ride On by Faith Erin Hicks