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Hapka, Cathy, author.
JEASY HAP
When Meg goes camping with the Pony Scouts, she finds herself unprepared for bugs, long walks to the bathroom and spooky stories.

Hapka, Cathy, author.
JEASY HAP
Meg, Jill, and Annie know how to ride their ponies. But when they decide to go out on the trail alone, will they be able to find their way home?

Silverman, Erica.
JEASY SIL
Cowgirl Kate and her cow horse, Cocoa, discover what it means to work, play, and be together--rain or shine.

Beginning Chapter Books

Cosgrove, Stephen.
J FICTION COS
On the magical island of Serendipity, Rusty the tomcat takes advantage of a wild horse named Sooty Foot until she discovers her self-worth.

Haas, Jessie.
J FICTION HAA
Bramble the horse gets bored giving riding lessons, but regains her enthusiasm when she goes to live with a girl named Maggie.

Haas, Jessie.
J FICTION HAA
"Bramble the horse is starting life with her new person, Maggie. When Maggie wants to go for a ride, Bramble is hesitant because she feels that neither she nor Maggie should be boss all the time. There should be some give-and-take. Maggie agrees, and a carrot seals the deal."--Dust jacket.

Haas, Jessie.
J FICTION HAA
Upset that her New Mexico school can only afford music and art teachers in alternate years, fourth-grader Saige works with her grandmother, Mimi, to plan a fundraiser but when Mimi has an accident, Saige relies on new friend Gabi to help.

Manushkin, Fran, author.
J FICTION MAN
Katie's dad surprises her with a trip to a ranch where she can ride a real horse.

Osborne, Mary Pope.
J FICTION OSB
Travel to Ancient Greece with Jack and Annie as they meet Alexander the Great and help tame his wild stallion.

Ruepp, Krista.
J FICTION RUE
Charlie and her new friend Mona ride their horses out to a sand bar, but when a sudden sea fog comes up they try to make their way back to the island, fearing the ghost stories they've been told might be true.

Shaw, Janet Beeler, 1937-
J FICTION SHA
In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Percé Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Percé Indians.

Thorpe, Kiki.
J FICTION THO
"Mysterious mist horses have come to Pixie Hollow. Kate befriends one, but Silvermist finds an old legend that says they might be dangerous"-- Provided by publisher.

J Fiction

Abrams, Kelsey, author.
J FICTION ABR
Twelve-year-old Natalie Ramirez tries to train Tango, the newest rescue horse at Second Chance Ranch, to barrel race, while negotiating a tentative friendship with new student Darcy Chang, who is allergic to animals.

Anderson, Laurie Halse.
J FICTION AND
Jules and Josh are so excited when their parents hire ponies to attract customers to their sidewalk sale. But the Vet Volunteers notice that the ponies don't seem to be very healthy, and after an examination, they learn that the handler, Gus, has been mistreating them. Can the Vet Volunteers help the ponies get well and find a better life for them?

Gemeinhart, Dan, author.
J FICTION GEM
In 1890 Washington the only family Joseph Johnson has left is his half-wild Indian pony, Sarah, so when she is sold by a man who has no right to do so, he sets out to get her back--and he plans to let nothing stop him in his quest.

Harrison, Troon.
J FICTION HAR
In 1830s Canada, a thirteen-year-old Cree girl journeys westward from York Factory to the Red River valley, lured by a Norfolk trotter horse and determined to find her Scottish fur trader father.

Haseley, Dennis.
J PIC+ HAS
After waiting for decades for the portrait of his prize horse to be finished, an angry rich man decides to confront the artist.

Morpurgo, Michael.
J FICTION MOR
Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master.

Ryan, Pam Muñoz.
J FICTION RYA
After her overprotective grandmother has a stroke, Maya, an orphan, leaves her extremely restricted life in California to stay with her mother's family on a remote Wyoming ranch, where she discovers a love of horses and encounters a wild mare that her mother once rode.

Selfors, Suzanne, author.
J FICTION SEL
Twelve-year-old Lucky Prescott craves adventure, but as a young lady of society she's only been allowed to experience adventure through books. That is, until one fateful day when Lucky, her father, and her aunt leave their neat-and-tidy city life and travel to their new home out west -- the Wild West. At first Lucky is excited, but during the long train ride to her new hometown of Miradero, she begins to worry. What if she doesn't make any new friends? Everyone in the West rides horses, but she's never been allowed to even sit on one. How can she possibly fit in? Anxious about the future, Lucky looks out the train window and sees a majestic wild stallion. When their eyes meet, she senses a connection. But when the stallion is caught by wranglers, Lucky's heart breaks. And when she next sees the stallion, he's tied to a post, refusing to be broken in.

Shepherd, Megan, author.
J FICTION SHE
"A girl living in a children's hospital during WWII discovers that a winged horse has entered her world and needs her help"-- Provided by publisher.