Precious McKenzie talks about her novel, Ruffian
Channel: This House of Books
Date: 2021-01-13

Ruffian is a novel by author Precious McKenzie. Based in a true story about the great thoroughbred filly, Ruffian is told through the eyes of the fictional character of Meg, an adolescent, horse-crazy girl, who develops a profound relationship with this champion. Meg is present at Ruffian's birth, working to assist the delivery, and she is present at Ruffian's tragic death. The story does not end with Ruffian's death, though. Ruffian is carefully crafted for a young adult audience.