Denny's 17th summer finds her trying to cope with first love, family changes, and financial hardships. Denny attempts to ease the family's financial straits by teaching a roping horse a trick that will help sell the filly to a wealthy buyer. As difficult as that may be, the sudden changes in Denny's own life may be even harder to master. ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
Lynn Hall was the author of over fifty novels for juvenile and young adult readers, as well as over two dozen novels for younger readers. Her books focus on coming-of-age stories featuring dogs and horses.
When the protagonist is called a "spoiled rich bitch" it does sum up her personality in many scenes in the book. Both she and her daughter are drama queens. The daughter being called a "spoiled brat" also fits.Makes me wish I could ride again and get better acquainted with horses.