Racing the Wild - Feeken, Rosanna Andrea
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A teenage boy and his older twin brothers have to work for their father, renowned racehorse trainer Leon Franklin. At school Chris struggles to hide the consequences of living with abusive relationships and relentless work. Until now he has relied on his frequent sketching to give him release from the continued tension of the home environment. Supported by new friends, Chris takes action to protect himself and the life of a horse, by embarking on a dangerous and exciting journey through the Australian bush.Why would a young high-schooler attempt such a feat, and where will he go?Will the adventures strengthen or break Chris's friendships and resolve?…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
A teenage boy and his older twin brothers have to work for their father, renowned racehorse trainer Leon Franklin. At school Chris struggles to hide the consequences of living with abusive relationships and relentless work. Until now he has relied on his frequent sketching to give him release from the continued tension of the home environment. Supported by new friends, Chris takes action to protect himself and the life of a horse, by embarking on a dangerous and exciting journey through the Australian bush.Why would a young high-schooler attempt such a feat, and where will he go?Will the adventures strengthen or break Chris's friendships and resolve?
Autorenporträt
Rosanna Andrea Feeken is an artist, author, school teacher and mother of two who currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. She has travelled extensively in the Australian bushland and knows the country intimately through numerous camping trips and bushwalks. Her experience with animals includes working at an animal park, owning and training dogs and horses, and working with racehorses. Rosanna has had several articles published about a range of topics over the past twenty years, in particular about art, animals and teaching. Racing the Wild is her first novel, and the first of a series of three about Chris and his brothers.