Risky Chance

Risky Chance
Author: Alison Hart
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9780375968334

In the mid- to late-1930s, Risky Chance grows from a spirited colt to a winning racehorse, but an injury and the Great Depression bring hardship that only a special little girl can help him overcome.

Horse Diaries #7: Risky Chance

Horse Diaries #7: Risky Chance
Author: Alison Hart
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 037586833X

For all lovers of horses and history, it's the next book in the popular Horse Diaries series. Born in California at the start of the Great Depression, Risky Chance is a gray thoroughbred who was born to race. Life at the track and being spoiled by his jockey's young daughter, Marie, is all Chance could ask for. He loves nothing more than running fast and winning. But after an accident, Chance discovers a side of horse racing that has little to do with glory. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse's own point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about thoroughbreds, horse racing, and the Great Depression.

Horse Diaries #1: Elska

Horse Diaries #1: Elska
Author: Catherine Hapka
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375847324

Iceland, circa AD 1000 Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska’s story . . . in her own words.

Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun

Horse Diaries #5: Golden Sun
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2010-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375893482

For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story... Oregon, 1790 Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle’s best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun’s story...in his own words. With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

Shadow Horse

Shadow Horse
Author: Alison Hart
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010-05-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375896740

Thirteen-year-old foster kid Jasmine Schuler is immediately drawn to the scrawny, broken-looking brown gelding huddled in the corner of an auction house stall. Feeling a kinship with the lonely animal, Jas convinces her new foster mom, who rescues and rehabilitates abused horses on her Virginia farm, to buy him. Slowly, the horse Jas names Shadow begins to blossom and even to thrive. But when Jas uncovers a startling clue to Shadow's true identity, she becomes entangled in a mystery which could have serious consequences for the two of them. Both the heartwarming story of a young girl's love for her horse and an intriguing mystery, this inspiring middle-grade novel will appeal to horse lovers and mystery fans alike.

Horse Diaries #12: Luna

Horse Diaries #12: Luna
Author: Catherine Hapka
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553533703

For all lovers of horses and history, the beloved Horse Diaries series is heading to the circus! A beautiful Friesian horse and the younger sister of a circus star develop a heartwarming friendship in this sweet and lively story told straight from the horse’s mouth. The Netherlands, 1855 Luna is a black Friesian mare with one small white crescent- moon marking on her forehead. She lives a quiet life on a farm . . . until the circus comes to town! Luna bonds with a girl named May, who dreams of starring in the show, just like her older sister. And together, Luna and May just might be able to shine. Here is Luna’s story . . . in her own words.

Horse Diaries #16: Penny

Horse Diaries #16: Penny
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525644806

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare who grows up in the Wild West of California during the Gold Rush! CALIFORNIA, 1850. Penny is a blue-eyed palomino paint mare with a taste for adventure! She and a boy named Jesse search for gold in the hills of Northern California. After striking it rich and then losing everything, Jesse and Penny join the Pony Express. The job is a tough one, but Penny loves a challenge! Here is Penny's story . . . in her own words. Love horses and history? Don't miss the stories of Elska, Bell's Star, Calvino, Lily, and more in the Horse Diaries series!

Maestoso Petra

Maestoso Petra
Author: Jane F. Kendall
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9780375958427

Maestoso Petra, a Lipizzaner stallion, trains to perform in the Spanish Riding School and is hidden away during the German occupation of Austria in World War II. Includes facts about Lipizzaner horses and the world-famous Spanish Riding School.

Horse Diaries #2: Bell's Star

Horse Diaries #2: Bell's Star
Author: Alison Hart
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375892540

Vermont, 1850s Bell’s Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star’s story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout—both by real horse owners—Horse Diaries are the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

Horse Diaries #15: Lily

Horse Diaries #15: Lily
Author: Whitney Sanderson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-02-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524766542

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony with a competitive heart! SOUTH WALES, 1939: Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony, loves Pony Club! She and her rider, Gwen, compete in and win lots of events, including Lily's favorite--jumping! Then Bridget joins the Pony Club. The English girl was sent from London to escape the bombings brought on by war. Gwen tries to be friends, but Bridget is sour and mean. Even worse, Bridget and her horse, Bron, make the perfect jump look easy. Now Gwen and Lily have some real competition. . . .