“Sometimes, I feel like I’m standing at the starting line of a race, waiting for the whistle to blow.”

Sasha is a small plucky young horse who just doesn’t fit into the herd. She admits, “I stink at staying still,” and her classmates know she is more prone to daydreams than focusing on her teacher. Downhearted and depressed after failing a school lesson, Sasha’s parents let her in on a little secret that has the potential to change everything.

With less than 100 pages and illustrations on every page, this series opener is a tidy little transitional chapter book perfect for early elementary readers just making the jump into chapter books. My Little Pony fans will find the artwork appealing, and kids who struggle sitting still will find in Sasha a kindred spirit.