MINNIE'S PET HORSE, by Mrs. Madeline Leslie, is a little-known children's book written in 1863. It tells about a young girl named Minnie and her love for her horse, Star. The author also weaves into the book fascinating tales about other horses that showcase their admirable qualities and loyal service to man.

Mrs. Madeline Leslie is the pen name of Harriette Newell Woods Baker, a prolific American writer born in Andover, MA in 1815. She published her first work at the age of 10 and went on to pen hundreds of books under various pen names. Written as part of a pet animal series, MINNIE'S PET HORSE will charm you utterly while it soothes your spirit. It brings you back to simpler days when children respected their elders and kindness was viewed as strength.    

Strawberry Shakespeare loves discovering children's horse book treasures like MINNIE'S PET HORSE, and sharing them with her AuthorsDen readers. She will post all seven chapters of this wonderful children's book weekly, over a seven week period, beginning Wednesday, October 24, 2012 and ending Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Each chapter will be posted in the Short Stories category on Strawberry Shakespeare's AuthorsDen site.

This beautiful story about a big-hearted girl who loves all of God's creatures, including her pet horse, makes for inspiring bedtime reading, or it can be read alone by children ages 9 and up. We hope you enjoy the seven exciting chapters of this timeless tale.

About Strawberry Shakespeare

Strawberry Shakespeare is the author of two bestselling children's horse books for ages 8-12. Click hereto visit Strawberry Shakespeare's site and discover why her debut novel, SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE, and her latest release, THE CLOUD HORSE, make a perfect pair of holiday gifts for your horse-loving kid!

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