Down to the Wire (Thoroughbred) [School & Library Binding]

Mary Anderson (Author), Joanna Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1999 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Thoroughbred (Book 38)

Wonder's Star has returned to Whitebrook Farm, and Christina Reese is thrilled to have him home again. But if Star doesn't win one of his first two races, Townsend Acres will take him back forever.

Christina isn't a jockey yet -- the thought of racing terrifies her -- but Star won't run well for anyone else. Will Christina have to become Star's jockey in order to save him?

Read the Wonder's Legacy trilogy from Thoroughbred and experience the powerful bond between a determined girl and a very special colt. If you love horses, then you'll love these books!

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joanna Campbell appears here with her six-year-old Thoroughbred, Meyersville Magic, known around the barn as CC. He's a son of Horatius out of Northwich by Timothy's Champ and is owned by Cathy Day. Formerly trained for racing, he is now being trained for eventing. Last Year he was the Maine Entry Level Champion in Combined Training. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613214625
• ISBN-13: 978-0613214629
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,363,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STARriffic!, December 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Down to the Wire (Thoroughbred, No. 38) (Paperback)

This was a great book! Like the last three, it's been in the ole' Thoroughbred tradition and theme. Christina is SOOOOO awesome now! I love how she's so bonded to Star. I'm glad she's gone to racing. I'm glad she worked out something with Sterling and Samantha. It's a good deal for all of them. Parker and Chris make such a good couple. I'm happy to announce my all time favorite person in the series (besides Wonder) Ashleigh is back to normal. She loves Star now, which is WONDERful. I couldn't beleive how she neglected him before. Didn't she think of how Wonder would want her to treat Star? I would liked to have seen Cindy be one of the jockeys to help Christina get her licence. They can include her a little bit. Even though Cindy wasn't one of my all time favorites, I think she should own a neighboring farm and stand Glory as her stud. I would also like to see Pride Champion at least mentioned as a stallions at Whitebrook. Why couldn't Fleet Goddess be mentioned as Sassy Jazz's dam? Why don't we see Sammy at Whitebrook much? Anyway, this is a very exciting book and goes Down to the Wire. An excellent book. Keep up the good work new authors. I'm craving 'Living Legend (#39)' and 'Ultimate Risk (#40)'.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, the tb books are really better, RACING IS BACK!, December 10, 1999

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This review is from: Down to the Wire (Thoroughbred, No. 38) (Paperback)

Now, this book was so totally awesome. I got it as soon as it came out. If you want to know why it was so good- i will put it simply- RACING IS BACK! Christina a jockey, well i didn't think that would happen, and i didn't like the thought of- but oh well, it happened, and i liked it. It was so awesome, and Ashleigh is BACK TO NORMAL! Like she used to be, funny, nice, etc. Really an awesome book. This author is one of the best the TB books have seen in a long while. If anyone wants to know more about the book, or a spoiler, then e-mail me, i would be happy to send one. Also you could join a TB list at onelist.com, and find out more. [e-mail] or [e-mail] or [e-mail]

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, December 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Down to the Wire (Thoroughbred, No. 38) (Paperback)

I really really liked this book, It was great. It was a really really good book I recommend it! I can't wait for the next two! Now that Christina is a jockey she is just like her mom! and she is riding wonders son so that is cool too! and also I think Parker and Christina make the all time perfect couple. GREAT BOOK YOU SHOULD READ IT!