The third book in the tales of Sylvia and her grey pony Brooklyn is just as enjoyable as the others in the series. Although I read these a little out of order, I have to say that I enjoyed them all immensely! Ketchen writes with great sense of humour, causing Syliva’s character to be endearing, amusing and downright honest all at the same time. In Grows that Way, fourteen year old Sylvia is still adjusting to having been diagnosed with Turner Syndrome. The short teen who is missing a chromosome finds life is still an interesting journey.
She loves having her grey pony Brooklyn to dote on and learn with. As her riding progresses, she is rapt to be able to work on jumping. Though this does come about through a little manipulation of her confidant and instructor, Kansas. Sylvia is amazed to find Kansas wrapped up in the Irish farrier Declan but finds in time that the horseman has his own merits as a riding instructor.
Whilst out on a secret trail ride with Brooklyn, Syvlia comes across an unexpected animal in the woods. The pair are surprised – and fearful. Sylvia is keen to discuss things, but with who? She wasn’t supposed to be out riding by herself. In time she concludes Logan Losino is her safest bet. This leads her on an incredible journey she hadn’t expected.
As Sylvia comes to terms with the fact that Logan may actually like her, she finds herself unexpectedly getting to know his brother Franco, too. Sylvia is devastated that her cousin Taylor is dating the big, hairy bully and as unusual events unfold, she finds herself struggling to tell Taylor the truth about her boyfriend.
Grows that Way has the usual sense of humour I have come to expect in this series and Sylvia’s journey plays out in a creative and enlightening way. Highly recommended.
Author – Susan Ketchen
Fiction – early teenage years
In my library – as an eBook it is! A great read.
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