Category: Children Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing
ISBN-10: 194333188X
Type: Fiction
Pages: 230
Copyright: October 23, 2017
ISBN-13: 9781943331888
Book 1 in the Oak Lane Stable Adventure Series for young readers.
Twelve-year-old Cassie needs a horse. She’s determined to move up from helping out around Oak Lane Stable in exchange for a few riding lessons to having one of her own. But she needs a horse before the approaching Shady Creek Horse Show or she’ll get stuck riding George the old school horse and losing again to Lisa, her perfect classmate and riding rival since 5th grade, who has her own show horse and gets whatever she wants.
But Cassie’s dad won’t buy her the bay mystery horse who shows up at the stable, rescued from a terrible fate, and is the one she’s sure is perfect for her.
How can Cassie convince her dad to buy the mystery horse for her before time runs out and she loses the bay forever?
"Mystery Horse at Oak Lane Stable," Book 1 of the Oak Lane Stable Adventure Series, was a 2018 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner for New Author. See how the series begins!
Excerpt
... We went over to the stable's old truck and got in. I wiggled around to find a comfortable spot on the lumpy seat between Dad and Stan. By the end of the day, I'd have my own horse...
Professional Reviews
What a great read!
What a great read! It's a horse story but so much more, the author captures the challenges and joys of being a middle school girl. I couldn't put it down! It's is a suspenseful page turner that keeps the reader guessing to the end. I'd recommend this to any middle school aged girl but it is a special treat for those who love horses. It's clear that the author knows what she's talking about. I agree with the reviewer who hopes there will be a sequel! -Amazon, starred review
Is not only the story of a young girl's love of horses
"Mystery Horse at Oak Lane Stable" is not only the story of a young girl’s love of horses, but is much more. It is a story of family and friendship and navigating the perilous waters of adolescence. I read this book before buying it for my two granddaughters, to make sure the content was appropriate for them. It passed with flying colors. I highly recommend this book for boys and girls of all ages. -Amazon, starred review
What a perfect gift for the horse lover in every family
What a perfect gift for the horse lover in every family! The author, Kerri Lukasavitz, has created a story that pulled me into the plot right away. It was an engaging story with several twists that kept me guessing as to what would happen.
Cassie, the main character, wants a horse to call her own and to love. As she and her father search for the perfect horse for her, I felt the range of emotions that the protagonist experienced...every hope, every disappointment, every concern, everything. I didn't want to put down the book.
I would highly recommend this book for middle grade students. -Amazon, starred review
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