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Eclair Goes to Stella's
M. Weidenbenner - 2014
She does a wonderful job of developing the characters and deals with difficult issues in a kid-friendly way. Readers will be quickly drawn into this story and want to keep reading. There are so many dimensions to this story--it is filled with humor, action, and emotion--a great read!” --Award-winning children's book author, Crystal Bowman.When Eclair's mother leaves home, Eclair and her little sister must go live on a farm with Stella, their eccentric grandma.“More and more, grandparents today are assuming the role of part-time or even full-time caregivers for their grandkids. In Eclair Goes to Stella's, we see how one grandmother bravely and creatively steps into this role to help her family through a difficult situation. I'm certain that children everywhere will be able to relate to the range of emotions that little Éclair faces as she struggles to adjust to her new living arrangements then begins to welcome the love and care her grandmother offers.” ~ Renee Gray-Wilburn, co-author of Grandparenting Through Obstacles: Overcoming Family Challenges to Reach Your Grandchildren for Christ (Pix-N-Pens, 2012).There is a growing trend in America—grandparents raising grandchildren. According to the AARP’s Grandfacts, “Across the United States, almost 7.8 million children are living in homes where grandparents or other relatives are the householders, with more than 5.8 million children living in grandparents’ homes and nearly 2 million children living in other relatives’ homes. These families are often called grandfamilies.”
Phantom Horse
Christine Pullein-Thompson - 1989
Jean and her brother, Angus, tame him and bring him to England. A new series featuring their exciting and mysterious adventures at home and abroad.
Afraid to Ride
C.W. Anderson - 1957
Judy's work with the horse brings them both glory when they win the Challenge Hunt Cup at the country club.
Birthday Girl
Meredith Badger - 2006
Usually Anabelle loves her birthday party, but this year everything keeps going wrong! Will she be able to make it the best birthday ever, or will it all end in tears?
The Thirteenth Horse
Amanda Wills - 2017
So, when she lands a job at Mill Farm Stables, she hopes she’ll make friends with the children who keep their ponies there. When she’s given the cold shoulder by their ringleader, bossy Norah Bergman, she seeks solace by befriending the mysterious and mighty black Percheron, Cassius. To her surprise, Norah and her friends invite Kristy to join their quadrille team. Fate deals them one disaster after another and Kristy begins to wonder if they are destined to fail. As the day of the quadrille draws near, can Kristy and her new friends overcome adversity and triumph against all odds? And will Kristy lose the one thing she loves more than anything – her beloved horse Cassius? From the Amazon bestselling author of the Riverdale Pony Stories, a new heart-warming tale of friendship, loyalty - and horses.
Holly Horse and the Great Quest
Jenny Loveless - 2013
The story includes a beautiful message for both young children and adults alike: Be grateful for what we have right now! The end is so endearing that if you are an adult, it may even bring a happy tear to your eye.Holly Horse and the Great Quest is a beautiful story that can be enjoyed by younger children as a bedtime story, and as a self read story for your older child as well.
Our First Pony
Marguerite Henry - 1984
Joseph has fair hair and a deep love of the outdoors. Dark-haired Justin would rather play his piccolo or read a book. But they lovingly tend to Midge, and she, in turn, gives them the best gift of all -- a horse family of their very own.
For the Love of Bubbles
Steven Banks - 2006
Imagine their shock when they discover he's been elected mayor of New Kelp City!
Krazy Kow Saves the World - Well, Almost
Jeremy Strong - 2002
He’s trying to make a film starring the Kow as she battles against the Dark Contaminator. But first he has to cope with a few little problems, like exploding strawberries, rampaging toddlers and hostile football fans. After this, saving the world should be a doddle!
Who, Sir? Me, Sir? (Oxford Bookworms, Green)
K.M. Peyton - 1983
When a group of English schoolchildren are told that they are to be in a tetrathlon (swimming, running, shooting and riding) against the perfect Greycoats school, they are totally unenthusiastic but rally when a teacher encourages them.
The Boxcar Children Collection, Vol. 3 (The Boxcar Children #33, #82 #88-89)
Gertrude Chandler Warner - 2007
Includes the following four titles: The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse, The Mystery of the Star Ruby, The Pizza Mystery, The Radio Mystery, The Summer Camp Mystery.
Around the World in 80 Days (Graphic Classics)
Rod Espinosa - 2007
Anyone who comes in contact with it is overcome with greed. For centuries, this treasure has been hoarded deep below the oceans surface. To steal it, one has to get past the creature! One groups quest for the cursed riches is retold in this striking graphic novel adaptation.
The Steeplechase Secret
Jeanette Lane - 2018
She's ready to take it easy and enjoy some downtime with her family, her best friends, and her horse, Raven. But then, Zoe, Becky, and Jade notice some strange things happening at the new steeplechase race track that has the whole town abuzz with excitement. Zoe promised her mom she'd stay out of trouble for once . . . but a little investigating couldn't hurt, right?Includes an 8-page insert packed with photos from the TV show!
Just Friends
Norma Klein - 1990
As far as Iz is concerned they've been engaged since first grade.But Iz needs ammunition to win Stuart away from Ketti -- and it arrives in the shape of Gregory Arrington, a fellow poet and all-around romantic klutz. Much to her horror, Gregory adores her. And sensible, honest, kind-hearted Iz could never bring herself to lead Gregory even if it would make Stuart jealous...or could she?