Made That Way

by Susan Ketchen

In this stand-alone sequel to Born That Way , the dauntless Sylvia continues to explore the ebb and flow of herd dynamics, whether they arise in family life, schoolyard politics or the paddocks of Kansas's stable. Sylvia learns more about the treatment options for her genetic condition of Turner Syndrome which would otherwise leave her 14-year-old self trapped in the body of an 8-year-old. And though her quest for a horse of her own is finally answered, the horse is not what she expected, in more ways than one, so misadventures Sylvia-style continue to unfold.

Genres: Young Adult

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

Susan Ketchen is the author of the Born That Way Series. The books follow 14-year old Sylvia who has the genetic condition Turner Sydrome and, as if that is not enough, she is also a horse nut.

Susan lives on a small hobby farm with her husband, two cats, two horses and a flock of geriatric chickens. She has pursued a broad range of careers and interests, and enjoys her current focus on writing and riding and threatening the chickens with replacements if they don't increase the egg production.

Reviews

[Christine Meunier · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the sequel to Born that Way, the reader finds young Sylvia is having an interesting battle. For a horse nut, it is hard to explain why the fourteen year old would be anxious about the arrival of her very first horse. Sylvia’s grandfather surprised her by purchasing her a gelding. He has been sent from Saskatchewan to the barn that her friend Kansas owns and runs. In Made that Way, Sylvia is finally getting her first horse, in spite of having not grown taller.

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[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short story.....took me back to my daydreams when I was a child. Also some very valuable messages, some blatantly obvious and others hidden behind the words.