Jim lives in the country with his parents, but is dissatisfied with his life. The elderly neighbors on one side are wealthy, and the boy next door gets whatever he wants from his father, but Jim has to be content with riding an old pony. He dreams of being adopted by someone rich, or even of having royal blood. Then Warrior comes into his life, a skewbald horse of unknown pedigree, but with tremendous potential.

This author writes good stories, of youth that face less than rosy lives, but who overcome obstacles with the company of a horse. Her tales are never sappy or preachy, just enjoyable, for any age. Recommended. ( )