Horse Trouble

First Second Books 2021

  • An American Library Association 2021 Best Graphic Novel for Children

  • Texas Library Association (TLA) Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List selection, 2021

Horse Trouble is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel about a horse-loving twelve year old navigating body issues, friendships and constantly falling off her horse.

Twelve-year-old Kate is laser-focused on her one true passion: horseback riding. But try as she might, she can't hide from life's problems in the stable.

There's nothing Kate loves more than being around horses. But her best friend is allergic to them, so Kate has to take riding lessons without her. Kate's forced to navigate some of life's hardships—like the mean girls at the stable who tease her and her body insecurities—all on her own. To make matters worse, Kate is continually falling off her horse. To Kate, her tween years feel like one unfair punishment after another. Can she get over it all…and get back on her horse?

Foreign Versions Available:

German | Ueberreuter Verlag French | Les Editions Rue De Sevres

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