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Troy is a kid with a passion. And dreams. And wanting to do the right thing. But after taking a wrong turn, he's forced to endure something that's worse than any juvenile detention he can imagine-he's "sentenced" to the local city stables where he's made to take care of horses. The greatest punishment has been trying to make sense of things since his mom died but, through his work with the horses, he discovers a sport totally unknown to him-polo. Troy has to figure out which friends have his back, which kids to cut loose, and whether he and Alisha have a true connection. Laced with humor and beating with heartache, this novel will grip readers, pull them in quickly, and take them on an unforgettable ride. Set in present day Christine Kendall's stunning debut lets us come face-to-face with the challenges of a loving family that turn hardships into triumphs.



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Christine Kendall

Christine Kendall's short fiction has appeared in numerous literary journals. Her debut novel, Riding Chance, (Scholastic 2016) was nominated for a NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teens. Her second novel, The True Definition of Neva Beane, is forthcoming from Scholastic in September 2020. An active member of the literary community, Christine serves as a juror for the New York City Book Awards. She currently lives in Philadelphia, PA where she co-curates and hosts the award winning reading series, Creative at the Cannery.



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