Fallen Star (Thoroughbred) [School & Library Binding]

Mary Newhall Anderson (Author), Joanna Campbell (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2000 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Thoroughbred (Book 43)

While visiting a track in New York, Christina Reese meets Cindy Blake, the well-known jockey and long-lost member of the Whitebrook family. Cindy has been plagued with shoulder problems throughout her racing career, and Christina is thrilled when her newly found relative aceepts an invitation to come to Whitebrook to rest and heal. But Cindy isn't the mentor Christina hoped she'd be. Bitter about racing, Cindy offers Christina little encouragement or inspiration. Christina's disappointment, however, is soon overshadowed when her beloved horse, Star, falls sick with a deadly virus. Yet to her surprise, she isn't the only one willing to fight for Star's life. Cindy is there, too, helping her nurse her beloved colt. Looking beyond her dreams, Christina wouldn't mind if Star never raced again--she just wants him to live!

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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 the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 169 pages
• Publisher: San Val (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613311809
• ISBN-13: 978-0613311809
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,861,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whitebrook Jockey!, December 14, 2000

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Gratis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fallen Star (Thoroughbred Series #43) (Paperback)

I've started a Super Edition about Cindy and why she went to New York! I have that whole plot down and everything! I'm 16 and have won several literary awards for my poems and short storys since I was young! I've been writing since I was young and could read by the time I was two! I've been a TB fan since I was seven and know everything, including that it was Cindy's Honor, not Ashliegh's Christmas Miracle when Ash fell pregnant again. If you want Whitebrook Jockey to happen and if you want me to go to Harper Collins vote yes! It's now or never! Cindy McLean has been given the offer of her life from a well known New York trainer. It would mean riding and working with a colt called Black Tempest, a powerful, but unproven horse. It would mean getting her full licence and even more fame after her Dubai win. It would mean leaving Whitebrook and all her beloved horses behind. Is Cindy about to make the biggest mistake of her life,or will she show them all? Let me get this book to the press people! Thoroughbred should be written by an expert, not some writer who's only in it for the money! VOTE FOR WHITEBROOK JOCKEY BY CLICKING YES!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Forgotten, November 22, 2000

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Amy (Little Britian, Ontairo, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fallen Star (Thoroughbred Series #43) (Paperback)

I have to agree with Hannah. Tb books are my absolute favorite books in the world and I'll read them until i die (or go blind) But they just aren't the same any more.Although they are getting better. Because there were super editions on Ashliegh and Samantha. Now that Cindy's back I think they should come out with a super editon on her. Having something happen and her recounting what she did in the years after book 23 untill now. Like a summery.And i really hate the fact that Alot of "main" horses just get forgotten about. Let me name a few... What ever happended to Pride, Glory, Pirate (i thought he was miserable without mel but she's never home!) Cris' pony trib, shining and all her foals, Champion, priness, Mr. wonderful, Honor, Precisous,Limitless, Fleetgodess, Just to name a few. These horses all had big roles in the story then all of sudden puff there gone I think i speek for most of us when i say they are greatly missed! And yes why did sam and tor moved to ireland then come back? What evr happened to katie and dylan? How come Mona never metioned. And I'm curious to know what ever happened to sweet little Mandy? No matter what changes the TB series goes thourgh I will always collect and read them forever!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ThOrOuGhBrEd RuLeS!, October 5, 2000

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Jackie Mitchell (Montgomery County, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fallen Star (Thoroughbred Series #43) (Paperback)

I totally agree with Shining14 (Mickey).....Thoroughbred books ARE addictive! I am 15, and reading books meant for girls ages 9-12, yet I read them anyways. Half of the readers are over 12! For all of those people just starting to read Thoroughbred, let me tell you one thing; DON'T let someone tell you to stop reading them! My parents say that they are bellow my reading level, but if you mix some "adult" horse books and "childish" horse books together, you get the perfect reading level! Thoroughbred is a wonderfully written series, and they have seemed to just get better and better! The characters seem so real! And most of all, have fun reading, because books help you get through life! And horseback riding here and there helps, too!