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Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse (Morgan Horse Series)

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I love Ellen Feld's Morgan Horse books. I love them because they don't ask the reader to believe that teenaged girls can solve crimes, stop the destruction of rural America, or take a half-starved rescue horse on Monday and win the KY Derby on him the following weekend. OK; I'm exaggerating. It usually takes them at least 6 months before they win the Derby.
Ms. Feld's books are realistic in their portrayal of the human and equine characters, and accurate in their descriptions of tack, veterinary care, etc.
As a once-upon-a-time horse-crazy teenager grown into a horse-crazy middle aged person, and both a bookseller and tack store owner in years past, I appreciate the fact that Ms. Feld's books aren't filled with inaccuracy and improbable fantasy. It has always seemed to me that many YA stories that are, presuppose that the readers are not very knowledgeable about horses.
Five stars and a bag of carrots to Ellen Feld's books.

I was preparing to camp out at the barn where I board my pregnant Morgan mare so I could keep an eye on her if she went into labor. Normally I would be fighting to stay awake, but I had brought this book along. Once I picked it up, I didn't put it down until it was finished. I absolutely loved it! The way it's written, it allows you to take the place of the teenager and feel everything she's feeling. You get mad, anxious, sad, and ecstatic! My mother started reading it after she heard me talking about it. I can't wait for more from this author!

AWSOME!! I can't wait to read the other ones!!!

Its the best horse book I have ever read. Any horse lover or owner like me will fall in love with the horses and the characters. I laughed and even came near to tears in this heart filled story. I highly recommend it.

My compliments to the author of this delightful horse book that combines the wisdom of a veteran horseman with the enthusiasm of a young rider.
Not for just the young, but for all ages to enjoy. I plan to give a copy with each horse we sell. This book is a wonderful introduction to the horse show world and reveals valuable information as it entertains. Anyone who has ever had a horse will enjoy this book.

This book is a must have for all who love horses! It is entertaining, heartwarming, and inspiring. No teenage girl should be without it!!

When my son chose this book I was less than enthusiastic seeing that I have little interest in horses, but the story line was completely captivating and down-to-earth, unlike so many books for this age level. We both enjoyed Blackjack, and look forward to reading the other books in this series.

This was a really awesome book! I love horse stories and read them all the time. This was one of my favorites!

Ellen Feld's captivating novel about a young girl and her passion for horses. This book has it all - the excitement of fulfilling one's dreams, and the reality of running into obstacles along the path to achievement. The author depicts an accurate account of the Morgan horse arena, while entertaining a wide audience with the story of a young girl's touching bond with a special horse. Recommended for young readers and adults, and is suitable for all levels and disciplines of horsemanship. A must-read novel for anyone with a passion for horses!

I bought this book for my daughter (age 12) and she really enjoyed it. In fact, she liked it so much that she asked me to read it. I admit that I put it off for a bit because I wasn't excited about reading a kid's book but I have to say that I really enjoyed it too. We have horses and both of us found ourselves saying "oh, that's just like our horse". A good book to learn about Morgan Horses, showing and riding.