Believing in Horses

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After her family moves to Maryland and her dad deploys to Afghanistan, Sadie gets a new young horse named Lucky who proves to be a handful—but all of that is just the beginning of the trouble in this young adult novel. Together, Sadie and Lucky encounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and unwanted horses destined for auction and uncertain futures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to save these animals, meeting fellow people dedicated to rescuing horses along the way, while learning that others are driven only...

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Overview

After her family moves to Maryland and her dad deploys to Afghanistan, Sadie gets a new young horse named Lucky who proves to be a handful—but all of that is just the beginning of the trouble in this young adult novel. Together, Sadie and Lucky encounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and unwanted horses destined for auction and uncertain futures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to save these animals, meeting fellow people dedicated to rescuing horses along the way, while learning that others are driven only by greed.

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VOYA - Beth E. Andersen
Twelve-year-old Sadie Navarro is used to moving. It comes with the territory of having a dad in the Navy. In preparation for his deployment to Afghanistan, the family relocates to Maryland, and the Navarros grant Sadie’s biggest wish: with the help of her vibrant, California grandmother, they buy her Lucky. Horse and girl bond immediately at the stable near Sadie’s home. Soon Sadie, a sweet, smart, mature tween who adores her older brother, Austin, becomes drawn to online video ads for horse auctions. One batch of a dozen horses particularly grabs her attention, and before she knows it, Sadie develops and implements a methodical, thorough plan to raise money to buy the horses and find them homes. Sadie’s “posse” (her mother, brother, grandmother, riding instructor, stable owner, and teacher) joins the project, which soon gains media attention as this determined, young horse lover forges ahead, at some risk to her well-being. Ormond, a retired naval intelligence officer and lifelong horse lover and owner who matches horses to loving families, has written a charming, fast-paced, intriguing first novel that provides a blessed break from stories centered around grim problems of destructive behavior and dysfunctional families. Ages 11 to 15.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780973633023
  • Publisher: JB Max Publishing
  • Publication date: 5/29/2012
  • Pages: 195
  • Sales rank: 696,117
  • Age range: 12 years
  • Product dimensions: 5.00 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Valerie Ormond is a former Naval intelligence officer, a freelance writer, and a contributor to 5 Must Know Secrets for Today’s College Girl. She lives in Bowie, Maryland.

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