Mutt Malvern, the son of Sean's boss, torments Sean incessantly. When Puck's older brother, Gabe, announces his decision to leave Thisby and move to the mainland, Puck decides to ride in the upcoming Scorpio Races against her brothers' wishes. Nine years later, he eagerly anticipates the approach of the races. "The Scorpio Races" is a charming novel about two young people who, together, overcome the odds against them to get what they need out of life.Īfter seeing his father die in the Scorpio Races at the age of ten, Sean decides never to be afraid like his father. Sean and Puck have their own reasons for riding in the Scorpio Races, but as their friendship develops, both are forced to reexamine their priorities. "The Scorpio Races" by Maggie Stiefvater is a compelling narrative about two participants in the dangerous races that take place on the island of Thisby each fall.
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