Rodeo Rocky (Horses of Half Moon Ranch) - Softcover

Oldfield, Jenny

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9781402213281: Rodeo Rocky (Horses of Half Moon Ranch)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140221328X ISBN 13: 9781402213281

Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers, 2008

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There is no greater trust than the one between a rider and her horse.

Kirstie Scott lives for horses. While at a local rodeo contest, she is horrified to see how Rocky, an injured horse, is treated. Kirstie persuades her mother to buy him, but soon learns that training an ex-rodeo horse is not easy. And when Rocky throws Kirstie on a trail far from the ranch, she quickly realizes that the only way to get them both home safely is to trust herself and the unruly horse.

What readers are saying:
"This is the 2nd book in the Half Moon Ranch series and one of my favourites. The detail and story line is great. I would recommend to any horse lover!"

"This is the best book I have ever read. Jenny Oldfield's whole series is amazing. I like Rodeo Rocky though because Rocky reminds me of my pony. This story is so well described I would recommend it to all horse lovers."

"A wonderful story. This is a good read for any horse lover. I enjoyed it a lot."

Don't miss the other books in The Horses of Half Moon Ranch Series:

Wild Horses
Midnight Lady - Available in Spring 2009

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About the Author:

Jenny Oldfield (UK) is the author of over 50 children's books. She lives in Yorkshire and says that she loves the countryside and enjoys walking, gardening, playing tennis, riding, and traveling with her two daughters, Kate and Eve. See her work at jennyoldfield.com.

From School Library Journal:

ISBN:9781402213274Grade 4–6—Kirstie Scott's family runs a successful vacation ranch in Colorado, and the 13-year-old loves her lifestyle. In the first book, she witnesses the mistreatment of a stallion at a rodeo so her mother purchases the horse—a major error according to their senior hand. Kirstie faces the daunting job of training the animal to live and interact appropriately with other horses and with people at the ranch. In the second title, the protagonist is on a trek with a group of tourists when an unexpected thunderstorm causes a landslide. She is cut off from the rest of the trail riders and trapped in a canyon with wild horses. One of them, a beautiful black stallion, has been hurt by falling debris. When help comes, Kirstie leaves the animal behind but then pleads with the vet to treat it. Returning to the canyon, she discovers that the entire herd has disappeared. In both books, illustrations are scattered throughout. Oldfield does a superior job of integrating factual information into the story lines. The plots moves quickly and the writing is straightforward. Some of the characters are not well developed, but Kirstie, who has strength and conviction, is a great role model. Good choices where books about horses are in high demand.—Melissa Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX

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