Hoofbeats Katie And The Mustang Book 2 Horse Book

by Kathleen Duey
Publisher: Puffin (May 24, 2004) ISBN-10: 0142400912
Reading Level: Grades 3-5
These titles in the new Hoofbeats series introduce nine-year-old orphan Katie Rose, who has been taken in by an unhappy, childless couple, the Stevens. Katie's life is one of drudgery, with her only solace being her growing bond with a mustang that is being mistreated by Mr. Stevens. Katie is hopeful when the Stevens decide to follow the Oregon Trail--until she learns that Mr. Stevens plans to shoot his horse and abandon her in an orphanage. Desperate to go West, the girl and her horse, accompanied by Hiram Weiss, the Stevens' hired hand, set out on their own. The second volume follows the travelers across Iowa, where Katie and her horse leave Hiram behind. Duey's strengths lie in attention to setting details and effective characterizations. Katie and Hiram are especially well drawn; both have been badly hurt and are relearning how to trust. Though italicized comments heading each chapter represent the mustang's viewpoint, the main story is realistic in both tone and subject. A good start to a series that will be popular with both young equestrians and history buffs. Joined by Hiram the farmhand, Katie begins the journey west. At first, she is unsure if the Mustang will follow, but much to her relief, he seems to trust her. Soon, Katie and Hiram meet up with a large family who invite them to join their caravan. For the first time, it seems as though they might really make it to Oregon. But then tragedy strikes, and Katie finds herself having to choose between parting ways with Hiram, or abandoning her dreams of going west and giving up on the chance to return the Mustang to his homeland.
Paperback, 132 pages
Item Code: BKS153

Price: $3.00 Good Used

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Hoofbeats Katie And The Mustang Book 3 Horse Book

by Kathleen Duey
Publisher: Puffin (May 24, 2004) ISBN-10: 0142400920
Reading Level: Grades 3-5
These titles in the new Hoofbeats series introduce nine-year-old orphan Katie Rose, who has been taken in by an unhappy, childless couple, the Stevens. Katie's life is one of drudgery, with her only solace being her growing bond with a mustang that is being mistreated by Mr. Stevens. Katie is hopeful when the Stevens decide to follow the Oregon Trail--until she learns that Mr. Stevens plans to shoot his horse and abandon her in an orphanage. Desperate to go West, the girl and her horse, accompanied by Hiram Weiss, the Stevens' hired hand, set out on their own. The second volume follows the travelers across Iowa, where Katie and her horse leave Hiram behind. Duey's strengths lie in attention to setting details and effective characterizations. Katie and Hiram are especially well drawn; both have been badly hurt and are relearning how to trust. Though italicized comments heading each chapter represent the mustang's viewpoint, the main story is realistic in both tone and subject. A good start to a series that will be popular with both young equestrians and history buffs. Katie knows she has come too far to give up. Taken under the Kylers' wing, she stays close to the Mustang and clings to her dream of finding her uncle. Then a particularly bad river crossing leaves their guide crippled and their group diminished. Knowing that there is strength in numbers, they join forces with a traveling circus troupe, and somehow make it to Fort Laramie.
Paperback, 137 pages
Item Code: BKS154

Price: $4.99 New

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The Silver Stallion Linda Craig Adventures Series #3 Horse Book

By Ann Sheldon
Publisher: Minstrel Pocket Books (1988) ISBN- 0671640364
Page Duvall is visiting the ranch for the local horse show, and she's brought Sheik, her silvery white Arabian stallion. Linda is really excited, until she discovers that Page is too stuck-up to make friends. At the show Linda and Amber ride off with a blue ribbon, and Page is heartbroken. Then, the next morning, Sheik is missing from his stall--and Amber gets the blame! The girls will have to patch up their differences to save Page's beloved horse--and Amber's reputation. Hard to find 3rd in Linda Craig series. New but some yellowing with age, & small crease bottom right hand corner of cover.
Paperback, 123 pages
Item Code: BKS241

Price: $3.75 New, see above

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The Race Golden Filly Series #1 Horse Book

By Lauraine Snelling
Publisher: Bethany House 1990 ISBN: 1556611617
Tricia Evanston has loved horses as long as she can rememberÑjust like her father. He has always encouraged her love of horse racing and has been training her to compete professionally. Things are not as smooth with Tricia's mother who worries about her schoolwork and the chances of her getting hurt. Their relationship is easily strained. Tricia has turned sixteen and her whole life is about to be turned upside down. Her father has been coughing for a long time and finally goes to the hospital. The family is devastated when they learn the diagnosis. Tricia and her older brother David try to take care of the ranch, but when some of the horses get sick, Tricia's schoolwork really suffers. And then there's the question of her faith. How can she trust in God when He's seemingly forgotten her father? Before Her Looms the Big Race. If Only She Can Win É Tricia learns to trust in God as she deals with the problems of her father's serious illness and her mother's disaproval of Tricia's involvement with horse racing.
Paperback, 157 pages
Item Code: BKS244

Price: $2.00 Exc Used, some cover creasing/damage

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Tall & Proud Vintage Horse Book

By Vian Smith
Publisher: Archway Books, 4th printing 1970 ISBN: 671-29307-9
An Impossible Dream! Ñ Gail looked from the window and he was there. Tall and proud - as high on the hill as a king. Ñ This was the way her horse had looked in her dreams, this was the way she wrote about him in her stories, and this was the way she had painted him all during the long days at the hospital. Ñ When Gail had first come home, she had been content just to have her friends visit her or bury herself in her books and her stories. She didn't want to think of her illness and the pain which accompanied her dwindling efforts to walk. But now, there on the hill, her impossible dream had come true. And there was only one way that Gail would ever get to ride her proud King - she would have to overcome the fear and pain of polio and learn to walk again...Name written on both covers, pen gouges & sticker mark on front cover, & inscription written inside front cover.
Paperback, 179 pages
Item Code: BKS245

Price: $1.00 Very Used, see above

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Fury And The White Mare Vintage Horse Book

By Albert G. Miller
Publisher: Scholastic 1962 ISBN: 0590312952
When Joey's beautiful stallion, Fury, runs away, Joey's frantic search leads him to Mark Yancey's ranch. There, Joey finds Fury --- and uncovers a terrible crime! Now Yancey says he'll kill Fury --- if Joey reveals what he's seen. What can Joey do? Yancey is a desperate criminal and must be stopped. But if Joey tells what he knows, it may mean death for Fury! A lovely vintage book based on the old TV series Fury! New but yellowed with age, & very minor cover damage from handling.
Paperback, 186 pages
Item Code: BKS247

Price: $6.00 New, see above

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Lori Adams And The Adopted Rebel Vintage Horse Book

By Bernard Palmer
Publisher: Moody Bible Institute 1971 ISBN: None given
Vintage book about Lori Adams' 1st visit to ranch country & her involvement with the horses. No information was on the covers of this book & no information was found on the web. Believe it is part of a small series of detective books featuring Lori Adams. Evidently this book is extremely rare. Sticker removed from inside front cover, spine not cracked, & minor cover wear.
Paperback, 127 pages
Item Code: BKS254

Price: $5.00 Exc Used, see above

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The Year of the Horse Vintage Horse Book

By Diana Walker
Publisher: Xerox Corp 1975 ISBN: None given
Fifteen-year-old Joanna had no interest in horses, let alone competition riding, until she met a horse named Horse and a boy named John.
Paperback, 177 pages
Item Code: BKS255

Price: $2.00 Good Used, minor cover damage, yellowed with age

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