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Author: Lynn Hall [USA]
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: Since Dad brought home the young, handsome cattlehand Taylor, life for Dani has become complicated. Just as Dani is deeply immersed in her romantic feelings for Taylor, her adventurous father gets into trouble, and her long-absent mother insists on rejoining the family under the guise of taking care of Dad. The sudden appearance of Mom causes Grandma to lose her position as head of the household and leave in anger. At this time, Dani is working hard to train a young horse, hoping to sell it for a good price to help the family through its financial difficulties. This transaction depends on whether the horse can perform a high-difficulty fast turn, just like the sudden changes in Dani's life. Especially within a short week, amidst the family upheavals, Dani transitions from innocence and naivety to joy and worry for love, to sudden realization and calmness, and ultimately grows into adulthood. All these rapid changes flow naturally onto the page in a leisurely western small-town atmosphere, through the perspective of a young girl's innocent yet sincere gaze, with a light-hearted tone, delicate and sensitive brushwork, and in the form of a diary. The work offers a unique viewpoint of a young boy observing the diverse adult world, showcasing the style of life in the American West in the 1990s, reflecting the subtle psychological changes and the deep inner longing for love and family among ordinary people with different personalities and lifestyles. It is believed that it will satisfy every teenager's curiosity and desire to learn about the life of a western cowboy, awaken the hidden feelings of youth—both sweet and bittersweet—in women's hearts, and help every adult recognize the power of family and understand the irreplaceable interactions among family members. This book has won six honors, including the American Library Association Best Teen Book Award, the American Library Association Editor's Choice List Award, and the School Library Journal Honor List.