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Flicka: Set Your Dreams Free

The Movie and Book

This film is based upon the classic book, My Friend Flicka, by Mary O'Hara.  As the movie begins young Katy McLaughlin happily returns home to her family ranch in Wyoming for the summer after academic troubles at boarding school.  Although highly intelligent and determined, Katy has a rebellious spirit that often gets her in trouble. Back home she discovers an unlikely friend in a wild horse that she names "Flicka," the Swedish word for "pretty girl." Throughout the movie Katy struggles to tame her wild horse and gain the trust of her father. Katy is determined to prove that she is capable of one day taking over the family ranch. Full synopsis here.

The Curriculum

The Flicka: Set Your Dreams Free, activity guide includes interactive group, individual, and partner activities for youth ages 9 - 14. 

Themes in this guide include:

• Pathways to responsibility and choice
• Overcoming fear of failure
• Confiding in others - pros and cons
• Species preservation
• Comparing the book and movie

Please ensure the site where youth view the movie has a license to screen it.