![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Victoria and her supporting characters are all well-developed. It’s key that these elements work seamlessly together, and in Ride On they do. And Faith Erin Hicks’ Ride On is an excellent addition to the format.ĭrawn to the format or not, it’s still easy to tell a good story told through well-illustrated frames and thoughtfully crafted dialogue. But for millions of readers - including my 8-year-old - graphic novels are their happy place. I’m not generally a fan of graphic novels. There are plenty of horses to ride, and Victoria is perfectly happy giving the other riders the cold shoulder.īut can she truly be happy with no friends? -Synopsis provided by First Second No competition, no drama, no friends.Įdgewood Stables seems ideal. ![]() A place where she doesn’t have to worry about anything other than riding. And even though Victoria’s best friend Taylor loves competing, Victoria has lost her taste for it.Īfter a heartbreaking fight with Taylor, Victoria needs a new start ― at new stables. But riding in competitions is high stakes, high stress, and shockingly expensive. 16, 2022, Paperback, $14.99 (ages 10-14)Ī girl goes back to the basics in hopes of rekindling her love of horses in Ride On, a middle-grade graphic novel by Faith Erin Hicks. RIDE ON, by Faith Erin Hicks, First Second, Aug. ![]()
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