Jessie Haas
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
vii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Based on real-life events, a gripping historical novel from award-winning young adult author Jessie Haas. To Sue Gorham, life in Westminster West isn't fair, not at all. It isn't fair that she has to do most of the backbreaking chores on their Vermont farm while her sister, Clare, gets to take exotic vacations with their wealthy aunt. It all started when Clare, who's a year older than Sue, got sick. That was three years ago. Now, Clare is a chronic...
2) Unbroken
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
185 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Following her mother's death, a thirteen-year-old has to adjust to life on a farm - and tame a wild young colt. It's 1910, and Harriet Gibson, orphaned by the death of her mother in a horse-and-buggy accident, is sent to live on a relative's hillside Vermont farm with her two-year-old colt. Grieving her loss, Harry now has to adjust to a new life and make new friends. And Aunt Sarah is a harsh taskmaster. Desperate to get away from her stern, domineering...
Author
Pub. Date
1994
Physical Desc
117 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Cole isn't happy about his great-uncle coming to live with his family... until Daney's in danger of losing his beloved horse Cole. Tatro has never met his great-uncle Daney. But after he's injured in a logging accident, he comes to live with Cole's family on their Vermont farm. Cole isn't sure how he's going to feel about having a stranger around all the time. Then he meets Daney's horse, Nip. A big red workhorse with a tousled blond mane and a sleepy...
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
460L
Physical Desc
51 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Preparing for a major winter storm, Bramble and Maggie anticipate playing in the deep snow and wind up helping trapped neighbors before sharing an impromptu block party of marshmallows and cocoa.
6) Mowing
Author
Pub. Date
1994
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
AD 310L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Nora helps her grandfather mow the field by watching for little animals in the tall grass and warning him to circle the horses and mowing machine around them.
7) Clean house
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
510L
Physical Desc
56 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
8) Chase
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
250 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
In the coal mining region of mid-nineteenth century eastern Pennsylvania, Phin witnesses a murder and runs for his life, pursued by a mysterious man and a horse with the instincts of a bloodhound.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
460L
Physical Desc
52 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"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.
11) Saige
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
124 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
124 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Painting in her grandmother's studio and riding her favorite horse, Georgia, helps fourth-grader Saige cope with missing Mimi and sparks an idea for funding the school art program, but more creativity will be needed to keep Georgia from being sold.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition 2014.
Lexile measure
460L
Physical Desc
50 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Bramble, a persnickety but lovable horse, and Maggie, her patient owner, build an even stronger friendship as they brave the surprises of autumn. In their third adventure, Bramble and Maggie explore a new season together -- fall! Leaves crunch underfoot. Acorns ping off rooftops. It all makes Bramble feel wonderfully spooky. But Bramble's frisky-pretend-scary gait makes Maggie jumpy, and soon Bramble really is nervous. There are alarming new sights...
15) Horse crazy!: 1,001 fun facts, craft projects, games, activities, and know-how for horse-loving kids
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
375 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Information about horses along with crafts and games with a horse theme are presented.
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Molly and her sister hope that their horse Scamper's costume will win a blue ribbon in the horse show, but some unexpected rainfall changes the situation. Includes information on horse shows.
17) Rescue
Author
Publisher
Boyds Millls Press, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
610L
Physical Desc
189 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
When Chess moves near Joni, their differing opinions have Joni defending her family's farm, and she must find the courage to stand up to Chess when she decides to "rescue" the minature horses from a nearby farm.
18) Sugaring
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
AD 530L
Physical Desc
21 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Nora wants to find a way to give the horses a special treat for helping her grandfather and her gather sap to make maple syrup.
19) Hurry!
Author
Pub. Date
2000
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
24 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
A young girl helps her grandparents get the hay in before a rainstorm ruins the crop.
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Saige is excited about the new school year, until she discovers that art, her favorite class, has been cut. On top of that, her best friend Tessa seems to be spending more and more time with another girl. For help, Saige turns to her grandma Mimi, a well-known artist and horsewoman, who inspires her to take action. Can Saige find the courage to overcome her fears, save the art program and her friendship with Tessa?