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Excerpt
Charlie thought there are so many things to explore in the world. I wonder what the life of a famous racehorse would be like.
Charlie wobbled as he walked. He tried to adjust to his long, thin legs. Thank you for pushing me with your nose so I wouldn’t fall. “Mama, what do racehorses do?”
“They love running fast. They zoom past all the other horses.”
Hmm, I might like running, Charlie thought.
Professional Reviews
An adorable story especially for horse lovers!
By Virginia Wright on December 10, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
Charlie the Horse by Deanie Dunne is an adorable story and nicely illustrated. It is about a horse who is born from racing stock. At first, he felt a bit awkward as his legs were going every which way after birth. Charlie is curious and has a hunger for racing like his father, who was a racehorse. Charlie’s mother takes him out and teaches him how to eat, to play, and brings him to speak with other racehorses. He walks, trots, and trains all in preparation for his big racing day. He speaks to The General, a racehorse and he tells Charlie racing is tricky, but a lot of fun. He also tells him never to give up, even if he is having a bad day. Great lessons to be learned in this book for young readers. Recommended for young readers, especially those fond of horses.
Reviewed by Virginia Wright
Author of Timothy the Christmas Mouse & the companion coloring book, Buzzzzzzzz...: What Honeybees Do, Crying Bear, The Christmas Secret, The Princess and the Castle, and The Prince and the Dragon.
A successful horse that will make you smile...
5.0 out of 5 stars
By Camy on June 10, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
Charlie the Horse has a dream to become the best racehorse. As we all know, to reach our goals sometimes we need to make difficult choices, and Charlie has to say goodbye to his mom and his friends. Once he reaches the training facility he works very hard and he gets rewarded by winning one of the most prestigious races, the Kentucky Derby!
This story is a great teaching to young children that anything is possible if they really focus and work hard to achieve their goals. I really enjoyed this book, cute and funny, I really recommend it!
A Champion On Multiple Fronts!
BySarah Mazor on July 12, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition
In her book "Charlie the Horse", author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne invites her reading audience to a close-up view of the world of champion horse racing. She does so cleverly, as the inside story of breeding and training horses is told from the point of view of a champion racehorse.
The story is lovely, the information fascinating, and the values imparted are relevant to readers, young and old. Charlie is a champion racer, but he is also a champion of fundamental values such as work ethic, commitment to task, persistence and tenacity, and integrity and self-respect that are manifested in the effort to excel and be the best one can be. Another set of values that are thematic in the book is evident in the respect, appreciation, and gratitude exhibited by Charlie, who seeks the wisdom and prizes the mentorship of the retired racehorse General Quick. Another winner from Deanie Humphrys-Dunne!
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