Taming The Star Runner by S. E. Hinton

In this coming-of-age novel, a rebellious teenager named Travis is sent to live with his uncle on a ranch after a series of missteps in the city. Struggling to adapt to rural life, Travis finds solace in his passion for writing and forms an unexpected bond with a spirited horse named Star Runner. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence, Travis learns valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and self-discovery, ultimately finding a sense of belonging and purpose in the most unlikely of places.