HORSE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Thunderhead
by Maureen O'Hara
Hardcover, ex-library, second printing , 1943
Do kids still read Maureen O'Hara? they should! She also wrote "My Friend Flicka" but I always like Thunderhead better of the pair. Here's a super reading copy, the real thing. This would be a super book to read aloud to a 10 year old. (it would take a while, it's not a short book) It's a little beat up but historic. $3 plus post

The Blind Connemara
Story and pictures by C.W. Anderson
The heartwarming tale of a beloved pony who is going blind and the girl who loves him (and he knows it). This is an ex-library book, discarded. Lovely story for any age horse-lover. $4 plus post.

Waiting for Stardust (from the "Thoroughbred" Series of novels for young adults)
by Campbell, Joanna Used - Very Good Paperback 1999; almost like new except for a crease on front cover corner. Doesn't appear to have been read. Extremely tight, binding is not "broken" yet by reading. Here's one of the rare special books in this famous series. It can be yours. From one horse lover to another! $4 plus post

A Horse Called Wonder
(from the "Thoroughbred" Series of novels for young adults)
by Campbell, Joanna
Also used, but in almost-new condition. Our girl Ashleigh struggles to save a foal's life. $4 plus post.

The Forbidden Stallion
(from the "Thoroughbred" Series of novels for young adults)
by Campbell, Joanna
Again, used but in great shape. Ashleigh sneaks into the neighbor's paddock and rides a racehorse. $4 plus post.

Humbert: Mister Firkin and the Lord Mayor of London
by John Burningham
New copy; 32 pages, new 2000 edition, soft cover; large format 9.6 x 8.5 inches. A draft (cart) horse hauling scrap iron on the streets of London has his fifteen minutes of fame when the Lord Mayor's golden coach breaks down. The snobby brewery horses have to go back to the stable while Humbert saves the day. Hilarious, with a nice message at the end about humane treatment of city horses. The art in this book is incredible! Last copy, $7.95 plus post.

Black Beauty
by Anna Sewell
Hardcover, date unknown, estimated 1970s.
Ah yes, you know this book, but have you seen it with theses illustrations? Walter Seaton does a lovely job of illustrating the story that we are accustomed to seeing with Lucy Kemp-Welch's art. This is an unusual edition from Doubleday. No cover but hardcover is illustrated. In typical used condition. $3 plus post.

Chucaro, Wild Pony of the Pampa
by Francis Kalnay
Hardcover,1958, very good condition, lightly soiled on cover on white areas
Black Beauty, South American style? This terrific tales follows a cold on the Argentine plains through a life of being the object of affection of both the station owner's son and the poor gaucho's son. This is an old-fashioned tale where the poor kid struggles against authority and wealth for the love of a horse. Good stuff. $3 plus post.

Crazy for Horses
by Karen Briggs, photos by Shawn Hamilton
Soft cover, 32 pages, all color
A photo guide to horse breeds for reference by most everyone, but sort of packaged to appeal to junior high and older kids. A handy book to have around. Brand new.
$2 plus post

JUMP! Six Card Games
Have fun with kids away from television! Great for road trips, campouts, all that downtime at horse shows or when the power's off. Brand new, still in shrink wrap. Cost new $9.95; blog price $4 plus post.

Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony

by C.W. Anderson

Hardcover with jacket, ex-library, 46 pages.

A classic by one of the foremost illustrators of horses in the 20th century. And one of my favorites. This is an ex-library copy with all the usual stamps and labels but the beautiful drawings and the lovely story are strong enough to hold their own. Lovely, lovely book. $4 plus post.

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