But when he returns with his new friend Sicily, the tiger is still there, pacing, orange and gold, angry and trapped. Immediately Sicily demands they set it free, and between the perils of their troubled school days, they try to devise a plan. Little did they know that setting free the tiger would release long-bound emotions in both of them. Sometimes freedom has a cost, as in this powerful and moving story by the author of Because of Winn-Dixie. Tessa's been kicked out of one boarding school after another and even did a brief stint in jail.
Buffoon is about as ridiculous as a horse can get, ungainly and ugly.
When they're teamed up it's a big joke for everyone in the stable. But Tessa does a complete turn-around when she discovers a secret about Buffoon. She becomes determined to learn to ride, and even more, to ride Buffoon in the Grand National. Against incredible obstacles, including her hateful stepfather who would love to see her fail, Tessa sets out to prove herself and follow a dream she never knew she had. While you cheer Tessa on, this page-turner takes you deep into the competitive world of horse racing.