Terrible Horses

By Raymond Antrobus, Ken Wilson-Max (Illustrator)

A boy's stories may bridge the gap with his sister or deepen their rift.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy, always at odds with his older sister, finds solace in writing and drawing stories. But when his sketchbook disappears, taken by his sister, he faces a dilemma. Will this theft deepen their conflict or open a path to understanding? As he navigates the tumultuous world of sibling rivalry, the boy must decide if creativity can mend their fractured bond. Discover how a simple act of sharing might transform their relationship and reveal the power of seeing through another's eyes.

From the publisher

In a relatable tale about two siblings at constant odds, a child discovers that expressing himself through stories can help resolve conflict and generate understanding. My sister is cooler than me. I want her friends to be my friends. I want her things to be my things. For one little boy and his older sister, fights are always waiting to happen–when he takes something without asking, jumps on her bed without asking, even wanders off without asking. And when they fight, they don’t use words: it’s all push, pull, hurt, hide. To cool off after, the boy retreats to his room to write and draw stories–stories about terrible horses trampling and galloping, while he is a lone pony unable to compete or speak or sleep. One morning, the boy wakes up to find his sketchbook missing, taken by his sister. What now? Will this make things worse, or could it help them to finally understand each other? With empathy and simplicity, Terrible Horses has much to say about using creativity to rein in anger, reflect, and see life through someone else’s eyes.

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