Another book in the “Emma” realistic series, which follows a 3rd grader who is upset and jealous of her father’s new wife’s niece.  This niece is her age and excels at horseback riding.  What makes Emma even more upset is that her father lives in England and she rarely gets to see him and the ‘new’ niece sees him often.  At school they will be participating in a winter games competition (supposedly for exercise) but it’s important for Emma to win and excel at something so that her dad doesn’t forget about her.  Very real, funny and a clever insight into the minds of both boys and girls.