Flicka

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld (Adapted by)

Based on the book 'My Friend Flicka' by Mary O'Hara, this junior novel reflects the relationship between Katy and her wild mustang, Flicka.

Genres: Horses, Classics

136 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the award-winning author of more than sixty books for children, including DINOSAUR TRACKS, "a great choice for even the most discriminating dinophiles" (School Library Journal); DID DINOSAURS HAVE FEATHERS?, a Children's Book of the Month Club selection, described as "fascinating" by Kirkus Reviews; and DINOSAURS BIG AND SMALL, a 2003 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award winner.

When she's not reading, researching, writing, or editing, Kathleen loves to spend her free time exploring, doing fieldwork, and preparing fossils for her local natural history museums.

Reviews

[Bethie Gallacher · Rating 4 out of 5]

"In the sage green and dusty hues of the prairie, [the painting] showed a herd of exuberant wild horses charging across an open range under a glittering blue sky" (Zoehfeld 2). Katy McLaughlin longs to be back on her ranch in Wyoming, galloping over the hills with the horses she adores. However, as she sits daydreaming in school, she could never have imagined that her father would one day, after deeming it too dangerous, force her to sell the magnificent horse of her dreams, which horse she would soon meet and tame. Flicka: The Movie Novel is a story of how a teenage cowgirl, Katy McLaughlin, struggles to create a relationship of mutual understanding with her father, to tame the black stallion of her dreams, and to help her brother muster the courage to leave the ranch and go to college. Although this book is fairly short and somewhat juvenile, it grabbed my attention from the very beginning, particularly because I have a fascination with horses. The author uses beautiful imagery in some places, and the book flows fairly well; therefore, I would say that overall, this is a mediocre book with an intriguing storyline. Nevertheless, it is a short, fun, easy read that I thoroughly enjoyed. This book has a nice balance of suspense, romance, and passion that is light-hearted and entertaining. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, quick read, which they could share with a child, if so desired.

[GrayC]

very heart warming full of excitement and and adventure. but this book is very sad but good and sudden

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was very well written. I loved the story plot. you should try it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kirsi and I read this together - easy read, exactly like the movie - hehe, hence "movie novel"

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the original book, but when I saw this, I had to pick it up and see what it was about. A horse story that doesn't end by making you cry!!!

(Also name choice for the main character wasn t bad either.)

[Lynsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really really love this book! I really also loved the movies so I figured I would try to find the book and read it. I also really love horses so this book/movie is so great. 💓

[Aj Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book

[Anna Malfoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mich hat schon Anfang bevor ich mit dem Buch angefangen habe gewundert, wie man eine gute Geschichte in 120 Seiten aufbauen kann. Mir war das Buch viel zu unpersönlich und ich konnte überhaupt keine Bindung zu den Charakteren aufbauen. Insgesamt eher enttäuschend.

[Keshia · Rating 3 out of 5]

i just skipped around the book to the action because i just loved the movie

[Jeremiah]

it is about what is right

[Megan63 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book because it talks about a girl who falls inlowve with a horse and her dad sells it and she scemes with her brother and his feancey to get her back.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

The movie made me bawl like a baby, the book made me cry, too 😂

[Becca]

i want to read it

[Eleanor Louise]

This book is a heart warming story about Katy a free spirited girl and her special bond with Flicka, a black stallion that is too wild for anyone to train. Katy is the one person Flicka trusts and their love for one another builds throughout the book. Katy and Flicka in the end both face challenges, but come out stronger than before and together.