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Blaze And The Forest Fire: Billy And Blaze Spread The Alarm (Billy and Blaze Books)

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Back in the 30's when I was a little girl horses were my passion. I read every book I could find about them. Then I discovered C. W. Anderson's Billy and Blaze books at our local library. I read and reread them and studied Anderson's drawings of Blaze. They were my absolute favorite books of all time. Many times over the years I have mentioned these books to my daughter and granddaughter (both horse people, too). Then one day I took a chance and went to Amazon and typed in a title. To my amazement up came the list of Billy and Blaze books I so cherished; I couldn't believe they were still in print. I immediately ordered the first five titles and intend to finish out the ones you have available. I was a little surprised to see how short the stories are, but the pictures are the same. Now at 78 years old I still love these little books that gave me such joy when I was young.

I realize this is not exactly a review, it is a testimony of the love of a little girl for some books that she never forgot.

Phyllis Graff

My 7 yo son loves the Billy and Blaze series. This series is an excellent one for boys. Even if you don't think they have an interest in horses.

There is great adventure, like only a boy could imagine. And the stories are not so inane that the parents reading them cry for mercy. ;-)

I recommend it and my son highly recommends it.

C.W. Anderson has outdone himself with this Billy and Blaze story. I love most of his Blaze series with its timeless feel and innocence; what life used to be about. Blaze and Billy are put in a situation of defending the entire forest. They must make their way over hill and dale to alert the neighbouring farm. Will they make it... well I wont spoil it for you. Blaze and the Forest Fire is a unique and wonderful book. You will love it.

Blaze books are classics. Good for both boys and girls any child who loves horses. Great for children who recognize basic vocabulary words to read on their own. But of all the books my child read to me I remember her reading these to me the best it was a great bonding time. We share a love of horses.

In my opinion, the entire Billy and Blaze collection is nice for the whole family to enjoy. Children ages nine and under might enjoy these stories the most. Perhaps, children age 10 and up may find the reading and stories too simple. However, I enjoyed reading the stories with my children (ages 2 - 7), and they thoroughly enjoyed the stories as well.

The Billy and Blaze books were a staple of my childhood. Easy to read with wonderful and accurate pencil drawings, the stories are simple and compelling for a youngster. Billy also represents a very under represented minority in the equine world right now, a boy riding a horse that is not a "cowboy". Billy rides for fun and pleasure and rides english to boot!
The pony Blaze is brave and uncomplicated, leaving Billy time to figure out his adventure in a short time.
I bought the books for my grandson to grow up on.I would love for him to be as enchanted with them as I was, and to perhaps have them as a role model as he grows up equine, not necessarily Cowboy.

Billy loves his pony named Blaze. And Blaze comes whenever Billy calls. One day as they are traveling through the forest they both notice the beginnings of a forest fire.

Billy must get word of it to others quickly. The fastest way is to ride across country. This means jumping dangerously high fences and a brook. And Blaze is only a pony, a small horse. It is going to take a lot out of him. But he, too, seems to know how important it is to hurry.

(Picture Book: Realistic Fiction)

The Creative Teacher: Activities for Language Arts (Grades 4 through 8 and Up)

This book is part of the Blaze series for children. Blaze is a pony owned by Billy. They have many adventures together. There is a beautiful black and white illustration to accompany every page of text.

Blaze And The Forest Fire: Billy And Blaze Spread The Alarm (Billy and Blaze Books)

My 4 year old boy and I really enjoy the adventures had by this boy and his horse. The old fashioned black and white or sepia drawings are well done and fit the "old west" theme. Some stories have a slight hint at danger, but everything works out. There is a forest fire, a mountain lion, a wild horse. Billy is a problem solver. So far we have read 6 books in this series they are all very good. We recommend them.

My 5 year old twin boys have just begun to enjoy this series of books after reading two of the Billy and Blaze books saved from my own childhood. I decided to complete the collection for them and have bought all the other books. These classic boy-and-faithful-horse-adventure stories have a timeless appeal that have been a joy to revisit for me and to discover for the first time for them.