Joker

Scott has always wanted a horse, and on his twelfth birthday he finally gets Joker a spirited animal that immediately throws his life into chaos. As Joker's well-intentioned but reckless antics create one problem after another, Scott must learn to manage the horse's unpredictable behavior while dealing with the fallout at home and school. The story mixes humor and heart as Scott discovers what it truly means to be responsible for a creature that means well but causes nonstop trouble. Aimed at middle-grade readers, the book offers an engaging look at friendship, patience, and the ups and downs of caring for a mischievous horse.