Crown Prince Challenged

by Linda Snow McLoon

Overview

Sarah Wagner dreams that she and her former racetrack rogue, Crown Prince, will someday reach the highest levels of equestrian competition and with help from trainer Jack O'Brien they are on their way, but first they must face hostility from other Brookmeade Farm riders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570765490
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	10/15/2012
Series:	Brookmeade Young Riders Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	12 - 14 Years

About the Author

Linda Snow McLoon was that girl who always wanted a horse of her own but had to wait until she was an adult for her dream to come true. She and her horse Bayberry competed in horse shows, dressage competitions, and horse trials. Linda taught young riders as a U.S. Pony Club Affiliate Coordinator of Instruction, and along the way bred and raced Thoroughbred racehorses. She lives in Portland, Maine. You can get in touch with Linda and find out more about the Brookmeade Young Riders Series by visiting www.lindasnowmcloon.com.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"The reader will learn a lot about horses, good riding and horsemanship through these novels, but it's part of the story, not a 'lesson.' I enjoyed the first book so much that I went right on to the second, and now I'm hoping the author is working on the next one!" —Susan Harris author of Balance and Movement, Grooming to Win, and the U.S. Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship

"With the help of her trainer, Jack O'Brien, Sarah earns a coveted spot on the Brookmeade Farm team that will ride for the Wexford Hall Cup. But she must deal with envious and malicious teammates and escape a deadly plot of revenge." —Lone Star Horse Report (December 1, 2012)

"Kudos to the author for shaking up the action and, well, surprising us. The story is spiced with danger, thrills, injuries, poor judgment, treachery, disappointments–and, yes, challenges. McLoon's experience with horses serves her well in this book as she accurately describes how various situations with horses are handled." —www.DiscoverHorses.com

Editorial Reviews

"I enjoyed the first book so much that I went right on to the second, and now I'm hoping the author is working on the next one! I highly recommend these books!" —Susan Harris, author of the US Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship

"Spiced with danger, thrills, injuries, poor judgment, treachery, disappointments...just like real life." —DiscoverHorses.com

With a myriad of horse facts written into the story, adolescent readers will find this book not only entertaining but educational as well." —Equine Journal

From the Publisher

Gr 5–8—Ever since she began riding, Sarah has dreamed of having a horse of her own. Through a number of fortuitous circumstances, she becomes the owner of a young thoroughbred on whom a race owner has given up. Her parents feel a great deal of trepidation about such a "green" horse, but Sarah's trainer at Bookmeade farm promises to work closely to bring Crown Prince along. The first book details their journey as Crown Prince adapts to his new life as an event horse and Sarah takes on the responsibility of helping him achieve his potential. Most of the other riders at the facility are supportive, but a few mean girls go out of their way to create problems for Sarah. Their jealousy and bad behavior escalate in the second book as Sarah and Crown Prince prepare for and participate in their first three-day event. Their actions almost end in tragedy for Sarah and her talented horse, but they triumph in the end. Sarah is a believable character with a great work ethic and determination. Her friends all have their own issues but rally around when needed. These books are solid reads for children who enjoy good stories that are authentic in their presentation of the intricacies of dealing with horses and the day-to-day lives of young equestrians as they develop their skills to compete.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA

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