Yancy has left home because his well-meaning parents have been unable to control his abusive, mentally disturbed older brother, Will, who has already harmed Shy and now covertly threatens to kill the horse. Being an aspiring young artist, Yancy writes the complicated story -- of his family's struggle with Will's conduct disorder, and his own life-changing journey away from home -- in a journal format accompanied by his drawings and poems.

Despite weighty questions, RIDING INVISIBLE is also a fun and spirited adventure with animal love and first kisses and cool drawings, rather than being a one trick pony about evil and despair.