Cute. There's no depth to any of the characters, Gypsy's behavior is very convenient, Mr Benson is ridiculously accommodating - it's a puppet show, but a pleasant one. Fun to read once. ( )

I appreciate it when I find an author who can write a story that appeals to both a juvenile and an adult audience. The author of Gypsy From Nowhere, Sharon Wagner, appears to be in that category. While set in Montana of more than forty years ago, this tale is timeless, about a young girl who struggles with her feelings of failure and unworthiness, and how through the love of a horse overcomes her doubts. Never preachy, heavy-handed, or overly dramatic, the author strikes a balance that is just right, and left a smile on my face as I finished the last page.

I plan to not only keep my copy of ths book for a later reread, but seek out her other works. ( )

Good kid's horse story. I would have liked it when I was younger. ( )

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