Teens Horse FictionFor teens horse fiction I suggest
by Sharon Kay Roberts A head-on collision leaves young Caitlin devastated by the death of her father and the loss of her leg. Her opportunity for Olympic Gold as a figure skater is gone forever. Caitlin sinks into a depression while her workaholic mother tries to forge a new relationship with her. A family doctor suggests hippotherapy. Reluctantly, Caitlin consents to therapeutic riding. Inspired by the sight of a horse and rider practicing on a stadium jump course, Caitlin decides she will learn to compete again. Olympic Gold once again seems possible.
When the owner of the stables suggests she work with Toby, an overo pinto with a bad attitude and a natural jumping ability, Caitlin discovers there is more to a horse than just competition.
The photograph that is used for the cover was done by Darlene Wohlart equine photographer. more Olympic Gold may be purchased from PublishAmerica.com for $24.95 You may purchase Olympic Gold for Cat and Toby from the author for $20.00 including shipping. Honey, a Pony's Story is for younger readers. Reviews: I am trying to think back at all the books I have read and this one takes me back to when I was about 11-12 years old, wishing I could escape from life's miseries (the age of confusion I suppose) and I read "My Side of the Mountain". That book had an emotional, and educational element, but it had something else that I can't quite put my finger on. Olympic Gold book has that indescribable element, only magnified. It brings forth the raw emotion, as well as an understanding of girls, horses, and life that I have never had before.
Really glad that I am getting that understanding now, with two young ladies coming up in the house. Dave Yuma AZ
Olympic Gold for Cat and Toby by Sharon Kay Roberts - "I thought Ms. Roberts' FIRST book, "Honey, A Pony's Story" was one of a kind. Didn't see how she could top it and hated to see it end. My words to her were, "It needs a sequel." Well, the story of Cat and Toby...(sigh). This IS a VERY up-lifting story with unexpected twists and turns on the road to an amazing conclusion. Ms. Roberts has an insight to the human, as well as the horse, soul and leads you through fear, grief, contemplation, laughter and happiness in her inspiring tale of Cat and Toby learning to love and trust each other as they also heal - together. A wonderful book that holds you from the first page to last. "It needs a sequel, Sharon." This book should be on every school's reading list!" Paula Harrington, Personal Ponies Advocate, personalponies.org
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