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Secret Horse

Secret Horse

Published in
1999
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Description

Stevie Lake, Carole Hanson, and Lisa Atwood are hoping to compete in a prestigious horse show. To that end, they are doing everything they can to stay on stable owner Max Regnery's good side -- including doing extra chores around Pine Hollow such as exercising stable horses, like Samson.Veronica diAngelo is sure that she'll be making the trip to the horse show -- just as she's sure that she'll be bringing home a blue ribbon. And of course, Veronica has no intention of lifting a finger to help anyone. The Saddle Club would love to beat Veronica, but how? She and her horse are tough competition. Then Lisa takes Samson over a jump. He's a natural. Now the Saddle Club has to keep their "secret weapon" under wraps and teach Veronica a lesson she won't forget
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#79

Why to read

  • Develops empathy and understanding of others
  • Encourages interest in horse riding and animal care
  • Explores the value of teamwork and cooperation
  • Provides mystery elements that keep readers engaged