Well it relates because they are trying to find something to help them through the hard times that is happening. when the thief comes in it caused tension.
In your story, you can write about a boy having to write an essay on a horse, and then being betrayed by a friend who took credit for the essay. Use the word antique desk as a way of incorporating imagery into your story. Use the word horse as the topic the boy used for his story or essay and use the word betrayal as how the boy felt after realizing what his friend has done. This is what I would personally do, hope it helped!
Open minded worried, bold young ones