A teenage girl is given a difficult task. If she can train and ride Dark Ryder, she gets to keep the horse as her own. If she fails, the horse will be put to death.

Interest level: Grades 6 – 10  Reading level: Grade 4.0 (Lexile 710)

HIP SR novels feature exciting, action-based stories with teenage characters in realistic situations.  Geared to readers in Grades 6-12 reading at Grade 3-4 level.