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Horses
Here are some of our favorite horse stories. These titles can all be found in the Juvenile section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
Presley and the impossible dream by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson cover
Presley and the Impossible Dream
by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson

Presley's life is great with her loving family and rambunctious pets, but she wants a horse, and her mom has banned her from getting one, but after visiting Windy Creek Stables, she suggests cleaning stalls in exchange for lessons.
Creaky Acres by Calista Brill cover
Creaky Acres
by Calista Brill

Ten-year-old African American Nora learns to love to her new home in rural Greenville when she starts an eventing team with the horseback riders at Creaky Acres.

You can find this book in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
The Wasted Wilderness by Roan Black cover
The Wasted Wilderness 
by Roan Black

The Guardians must summon all their bravery to journey into the Wasted Wilderness, home to the legendary yearling.

You can find this book in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.



 
Horse show setback by Mari Bolte cover
Horse Show Setback
by Mari Bolte

Dot eagerly anticipates her first horse show with her new pony, Mojo, but when Mojo injures his leg, Dot shifts her focus to supporting her friends Lily and Bess which leads to a surprise for her at the show.
They Saved the Stallions  by Deborah Hopkinson cover
They Saved the Stallions  
by Deborah Hopkinson

As World War II drew to a close, unlikely allies, including the director for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and a group of daring American soldiers, banded together in order to save Austria's beloved Lipizzaner stallions.

You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
A Foal Called Storm by Helen Peters cover
A Foal Called Storm
by Helen Peters

How did a tiny foal end up at Oak Tree Farm? Jasmine and her friend Tom scramble to keep the scared creature alive--while searching for his owner.
Sophia's Invitation by Mandy Archer cover
Sophia's Invitation
by Mandy Archer

When Sophia unexpectedly receives a mysterious invitation to a special school for horse riders, she begs her mom to let her go. Then she learns that the school is actually called Unicorn Academy, where each student is matched with a magical unicorn! 
Marion's Warm Welcome by Callie Barkley cover
Marion's Warm Welcome
by Callie Barkley

Marion is excited to welcome a new student to her horseback riding class, but when the new student claims to hate horses, Marion wonders if they can be friends anymore.
Windy Night with Wild Horses by Mary Pope Osborne cover
Windy Night with Wild Horses
by Mary Pope Osborne

When the tree house lands in Mongolia, Jack and Annie meet the people who care for the little horses that are returning from near extinction. When they discover the horses are still in danger with wolves nearby, they must protect the last of the little horses. 
Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff by Neil Cavanaugh cover
Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff
by Neil Cavanaugh

Horse lovers can giddy-up through the pages of this ultimate guide to all things horses that features true stories, fascinating facts, fun-filled games, hands-on activities, hilarious jokes, and more. 

You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Back to the Bright Before
by Katherin Nolte

Running away from home to find an ancient coin hidden at the local abbey to save her family, 11-year-old Pet, along with her brother, a borrowed chicken, and a stolen pony, discovers she's not the only one looking for it, plunging them all into danger. 
Bea and the New Deal Horse by Laura Elliott cover
Bea and the New Deal Horse
by Laura Elliott

When her father abandons her and her sister during the Great Depression, Bea sets out to convince the imposing Mrs. Scott to take in two stray children by gaining the trust of her dangerous chestnut horse to save her farm. 
Horses and Ponies by Caroline Stamps cover
Horses & Ponies 
by Caroline Stamps

Covering every horsey topic you could possibly want to explore- from discovering the different horse and pony breeds, to finding out how cultures around the world live with their horses, and learning how horse-lovers ride these magnificent animals- DK's Horses & Ponies is a one-stop shop for equine knowledge.

You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
A Horse Named Sky by Rosanne Parry cover
A Horse Named Sky
by Rosanne Parry

Young wild colt Sky must find his way over rough terrain to rejoin his family after being captured for the Pony Express.
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Magically Maximus
by Kiki Thorpe

Moving from the city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow, Maddie and her sister Evie discover a wishing well that, after their wishes get mixed up, takes them on an adventure of a lifetime. 
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Can't Be Tamed
by Yamile Saied Méndez

Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet.  The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt, and Carolina is determined to ride her.  Carolina knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it---no matter what it takes.
Out of My Heart by Sharon M. Draper cover
Out of My Heart
by Sharon M. Draper

In this sequel to Out of My Mind, Melody decides to sign up for a horseback riding summer camp in order to get over her fear of horses, but she wonders if the camp will welcome a kid with cerebral palsy.
The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West by Chris Duffy cover
The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West
by Chris Duffy

The latest entry in the series that presents famous historical events in an engaging graphic-novel format explains how wild mustangs were introduced to the Western Hemisphere and became a crucial part of American history.

You can find this book in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World by Jennifer Thermes cover
Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World
by Jennifer Thermes

Until the popularization of the family car, horses and humans lived, worked, and played side by side. With the invention of the wheel, saddle, bit, and bridle, horses pulled far-flung lands closer together at the speed of a gallop. Trade, agriculture, exploration, and war-none of these would have been possible in the same way without horses. Horse Power explores horses' evolution in dazzling spreads packed with maps, sidebars, and other hidden gems. 

You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
Once Upon a Unicorn by Lou Anders cover
Once Upon a Unicorn
by Lou Anders

A science-minded unicorn and a flaming horse who is a walking fire hazard become an unlikely defense team when a pumpkin-headed menace named Jack o’ the Hunt and a monster army threaten their Whisperwood home. 
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