The enormous (literally and figuratively speaking) responsibility that 13 yr old Jordan McKenzie takes on in the form of gorgeous Percharon mare, encapsulates the ups & downs and emotional connection that compels horse owners to buy a horse. Totally unputdownable and highly readable ‘Storm Gazer’ is a touching tale that speaks to the heart with warmth and sincerity, as the author gets ‘under the skin’ of her characters to expose such realistic emotion and thought. With a cast of unforgettable characters (and horses!) I was sucked into an intense storyline of multi-layered meaning and addictive magnetism. This is an ideal book for any pony-mad child and all those who are thinking about horse ownership, as it’s an insightful and wonderfully illuminating read of profundity and depth. Chris Platt clearly captures not only the strong bond between horse and human that’s so magnetically alluring for many, but the responsibilities of owning a horse/ pony of your own. This An enchanting horse story highlighting the responsibilities of ownershipĪs a keen equestrian enthusiast and a pony-mad child (whose love of books began with Bonnie Bryant’s The Saddle Club, Heartland, Jinny and Canterwood Crest), I was inexplicably drawn to this exciting new story for YA’s/ Middle-grade readers. Featuring plenty of horse-filled action scenes and information about horse care and horse behavior, Star Gazer is sure to delight equine enthusiasts.moreĪn enchanting horse story highlighting the responsibilities of ownership As a keen equestrian enthusiast and a pony-mad child (whose love of books began with Bonnie Bryant’s The Saddle Club, Heartland, Jinny and Canterwood Crest), I was inexplicably drawn to this exciting new story for YA’s/ Middle-grade readers. With the state fair just around the corner, will Jordan be ready to compete? And will winning prove that she and Star Gazer really do belong?Ĭhris Platt, a former jockey, has written a dramatic and moving story highlighting the bond between a girl and her horse. With the help of Jacob, Jordan slowly learns to drive a team. She's in trouble with her mom, and the local kids are making fun of her decision. Without her mom's permission, she spends all her money to save the lame mare, determined to restore her to health and enter her in a log pulling contest at the upcoming state fair.īut Jordan knows very little about draft horses and even less about log pulling.
When Jordan and her new friend Jacob attend the local livestock auction, she sees one of these beautiful drafts about to be sold to the packers. Jordan Mckenzie has just moved to rural Michigan, where she loves to watch the strong, tall Belgian draft horses at work on the nearby Amish and Mennonite farms. When Jordan and her new friend Jacob attend the local livestock auction, she sees one of these beautiful drafts about A spirited young girl's determination and affection turns a lame horse into a rising competitor. A spirited young girl's determination and affection turns a lame horse into a rising competitor.
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