A Horse of Her Own
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A girl who longs for her own horse is given the chance to care for a troubled, damaged horse, who needs her as much as she needs him.
Fourteen-year-old Jane Ryan has always dreamed of having a horse of her own--but so long as she gets to ride her favorite school horse, Beau, at Sunny Acres farm, she's content. And this is the summer she means to try out for the advanced riding class. But just as camp begins, Jane receives heartbreaking news about Beau. She loses, not just her favorite horse, but also her chance to ride in the end-of-summer competition. When her trainer asks for her help with an out-of-control chestnut warmblood, Lancelot, a newcomer to the barn, she has no choice but to say yes. There's another new addition to the farm: Ben Reyes, the grandson of the barn's manager. As Jane struggles to go on without Beau, and to make Lancelot the great horse she believes him to be, her feelings for Ben, her relationships with the privileged group of girls she rides with, and her painful, joyous road to self-discovery all lead to a heart-pounding conclusion that is truly a new beginning. Only Jane's faith in Lancelot, and her own rediscovered skill and strength, can see her through the hard journey toward a horse of her own.Customer Reviews
Rated 5 starsA Horse Book Even a Non-Horse Person Will Enjoy
This book is a great read for middle-school girls (and their mothers, too). Annie Wedekind's descriptions of the relationship between Jane and the horses gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation for why people who ride are so devoted to it. I learned a lot about the details of equestrianism, too. The portraits of the other teenage girls with whom Jane competes are entertaining, true, and, for those of us on the...
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Rated 5 starsIf you had a pony/horse when you were a teenager, you can relate to this book
I enjoyed this book wholeheartedly. I grew up on Long Island, NY and I had a pony when I was a teenager. I did the hunter/jumper and dressage training and could identify with the character 'Jane' very much so. I found this book to be correct in depicting the 'culture' and the author knows exactly what she is talking about when it comes to horses. She showed this subtly but a horseperson can pick up on it. The fact that...
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Rated 5 starsWhat a joy!
I never expected to find an author who could so perfectly capture a young girl's passion for riding in quite the same way as Marguerite Henry did years ago, but this book is proudly stands up to such classics as King of the Wind and Black Beauty. As a young reader, I was obsessed with horses and riding, much like the heroine in this book, and poured over every Henry book written. I haven't dabbled in this genre for years,...
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Rated 5 starsA must have for young horse lovers
I bought this book for my 12 year old daughter, and she loved it so much I read it myself! It is heart warming and exciting, all the characters vivid and true to life. I wouldn't be surprised if this became an instant classic. I'd recommend heartily for any teen or pre-teen--even those who are not horse fanatics.
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Rated 5 starsWould recommend to my friends
The story has good drama and you often wonder what's coming next. I liked the inside jokes and humor too and the relationship Jane has with her sister and with Robin. I liked the descriptions of the courses, which were really accurate and fun. The ending is also really good.
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