The Jagged Circle

An inside look at the world of training and racing horses, taking readers into the life of a young jockey Explores social issues about complicated family dynamics from a teen's perspective Themes: self-confidence, secrets, cult, forgiveness Author breeds, trains, and works with horses and writes with insight and a vivid flair for description Booklist on Jockey Girl: “Peterson’s depiction of the racing world is intriguing and comprehensive, and stories about girls and their horses will never go out of style.” The Rider on Jockey Girl: “Peterson tackles the tough societal issues of addiction, abuse, and homelessness with compassion and the understanding that people are not always who we want them to be.”