Trip On is an equestrian graphic novel that horse aficionados will devour.

Trip On by Religion Erin Hicks. First Second, 2022, 218 pages.

Studying Stage: Center Grades, Ages 8-10

Beneficial for: ages 8-12

There’s a brand new woman at Edgewood Stables, and Norrie, the unofficial assistant barn supervisor, is each intrigued and ticked. The woman, Victoria, is an efficient rider, however she comes from Waverly Stables, Edgewood’s archrival (in Norrie’s thoughts). Additionally, she’s standoffish. And she was chosen to assist prepare the steady’s new horse, Winter. The nerve!

Norrie is hooked on drama, however the different riders can take Victoria at face worth, by no means guessing her backstory. Like the remainder of them, she loves horses, however has begun to doubt that she loves them sufficient. And even, in a way, that she deserves them. However life is about stability–about studying to be appreciative with out turning into fanatical.

There’s a pure affinity amongst horse-lovers, and finally even Norrie comes round to attract the brand new woman into the Edgewood society. It helps that all of them love the identical sci-fi sequence, however solidarity is value greater than ability in relation to the primary exhibition, with Waverly in “pleasant” competitors.

It’s a easy story, however horse-lovers will eat it up. Certainly, they may need somewhat extra concentrate on the horses and fewer on the characters, despite the fact that Norrie is a loveable (if generally irritating) drama queen. One generally is a full equestrian and The message about bonding over a shared curiosity is at all times a winner.   

Total Score: 4

• Worldview/ethical worth: 3.5
• Inventive/literary worth: 4.5

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