Jean found it
hard to sleep that night. Many times she sat up and gazed out of the window, on
to the moonlit peaks and dark valleys, imagining herself out there among the
horses – even riding her – yes, her black mare – Black Diamond! Oh, what a
name! She would call her Black Diamond! And suddenly, Jean thought of another
thing – would her father let her have the mare?
Genre: Adventure/Horse Story
Target Audience: Girls 12-16
Subjects: Horses, relationship with
family, salvation, sacrifice
Summary: She’s the most beautiful horse
Jean has ever seen! And that’s saying something because Jean has grown up on
horses. When their family catches some wild mares to train and sell, Jean falls
in love with one of them. She takes full responsibility for the training of
Black Diamond. She wants desperately to keep her, but the money from the sale
will go towards her brother’s medical school – something else she wants
desperately. The family can not afford both. Either Jean or her brother will
have to give up their dream.
Notes: This is a story written by a
15 year old girl that won 2nd prize in a competition. It’s very much
a family story – Jean is the main character but the story is about interactions
with all of the family members. A guest comes and the way of salvation is
explained and the whole family is involved in encouraging him in putting his
trust in Christ for his salvation. A cousin comes to visit and the whole family
is involved in helping this city girl experience the joys of the country. The
siblings put on a play together for the parents. It’s all focused around the
family. The big issue is that Jean doesn’t want to give up her horse and her
brother doesn’t want to give up the dream of medical school but both love their
sibling enough to be willing to sacrifice their dreams for the other one.
Recommendation Scale: 4.5/5
Reviewer: J:-)mi
Romans 12:10 – Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
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