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Kentucky, 1850. Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name painting the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamor of any racetrack. New York City, 1954. Martha Jackson, a gallery...
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Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never, ever, go up against one another. Until the tense, harrowing competitions leading to the Paris Olympics. Mother and daughter share a dream: to be the best horsewoman in the world.
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Tales from Deckawoo Drive volume 1
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Saddle up for this first volume in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from DiCamillo's "New York Times"-bestselling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horse--until he meets Maybelline, and then it's love at first sight.
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Virgin River volume 13
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English
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Clay Tahoma, Virgin River's new veterinary assistant, is welcomed by everyone in town except Lilly Yazhi, who believes that his down-to-earth attitude and rugged sex appeal is an act to charm wealthy women like his ex-wife.
5) Black Beauty
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 11
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English
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A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
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English
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In 1954, Annie Wilkins, a sixty-three-year-old farmer from Maine, embarked on an impossible journey. She had no relatives left, she'd lost her family farm to back taxes, and her doctor had just given her two years to live--but only if she "lived restfully." He offered her a spot in the county's charity home. Instead, she decided she wanted to see the Pacific Ocean just once before she died. She bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned...
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Painted Pony Creek volume 1
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English
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Cord Hollister is a true cowboy at heart. As a man who has devoted his life to training horses under the big skies of Montana, he thrives on the stability of ranch life. But when a girl arrives in Painted Pony Creek with a shocking secret, Cord's orderly life is upended. She's the spitting image of the first woman who broke his heart--a woman he hasn't seen in years--and he'll do whatever he can to help her. He just can't do it alone. Shallie Fletcher...
10) Horses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"All about their strength and speed, their foals, breeds, and more!"--Cover.
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DreamWorks Home Entertainment
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English
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Ben Crane is a Kentucky horse trainer who watches in horror as a championship filly breaks a leg during a practice run. Ordinarily the horse would have to be put down, but today Ben's daughter, Cale, is at the track. Ben impulsively buys the horse, which causes him to lose his job. The rehabilitation process of the horse is almost too much for a farm that's already struggling to survive in a modern economy, but the horse turns out to be a much-needed...
13) Scuba-cat
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Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As Pete the cat searches underwater for a seahorse, he comes into contact with all manner of sea creatures.
14) Unicorn Day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows and sparkly butterflies, but when an impostor (a horse with a fake horn) arrives, will the party continue with all its glittery glory?
15) Dash
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Scholastic
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Jenny wants to barrel race at the rodeo. Is Dash fast enough to win?"--p. [4] of cover.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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Smoky is born in the wild, captured and trained by Clint, and becomes known as the best cow horse. Then a horse thief steals Smoky and beats him repeatedly. Smoky eventually attacks and escapes from the abusive thief. When Smoky is eventually captured, his new violent demeanor results in him being used as a bucking bronco in rodeos.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Cowgirl Kate is excited about the arrival of all the baby animals. Her best friend, Cocoa the horse, is not so excited. Babies are a lot of work! But maybe with Cowgirl Kate's help, Cocoa will discover that it can be a lot of fun to welcome new friends to the ranch."--Page 4 of cover.
18) Horse
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.
19) War horse
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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"Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has adapted his much-loved novel, War Horse, for a picture book audience. This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse and is a gateway to help children understand the history and deadly chaos of the First World War. As we move beyond centenary commemorations and continue to strive for peace across the world, War Horse remains an important book for...
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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A century ago, New York City swept up its lost children and sent them out of state to work for their keep as foster kids. In 1925, one train's trip is to end in Billings, MT, but three kids jump off early to hide their NYC past. They are given shelter and work at the Stewart ranch. Charles is big for his age, so he can work hard, but he has a temper. Patrick is weedy but a gifted horse wrangler. Eight-year-old Opal, scarred and silent, helps the homestead's...
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