Horse Crazy (Saddle Club(R)) [Paperback]

Bonnie Bryant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Saddle Club(R) (Book 1)

Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake have been best friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables. So when Lisa Atwood joins their riding
group, the girls aren't sure she's got what it takes. Lisa may be the smartest student in the classroom, but she's got a lot to learn when it comes to horses. . . .

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About the Author

Bonnie Bryant is the author of nearly a hundred books about horses.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Yearling (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553484028
• ISBN-13: 978-0553484021
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good, not great, September 27, 2005

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E. M. Bristol "bibliophile" (boston, mass) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Horse Crazy (Saddle Club(R)) (Paperback)

This is the first book of the popular Pine Hollow and Saddle Club series. It focuses on three very different girls: straight A Lisa, practical joker Stevie, and horse crazy Carole who become friends after Lisa begins riding at Pine Hollow. At first, Stevie and Carole aren't sure Lisa will fit in, but she soon proves herself to have genuine potential and a desire to learn. When she helps Stevie do a math project to raise her gradese (and permit her to go on a horseback riding campout), the Saddle Club is born.

As a review mentioned, the book suffered by not exploring the characters' motivations. Lisa's mother and Veronica, the stable's spoiiled little rich girl, remain one dimensional.
However, it is hard to believe an author who knows enough about horses to write a book would put an inexperienced young rider (Veronica) on a stallion.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU HAVE GOT TO READ THIS HORSE FANS!, December 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Horse Crazy (Saddle Club(R)) (Paperback)

It's the start of a wonderful series of books. Yes it may start boring but it is the foundations of a really GREAT EXCELLENT SERIES. Read it if you love horses and the you could read any of the othe saddle club books, some sad, some fun, daring and dangerous, racing, western, showjumping, camps, runaways, fox hunts, and lots more. IT FILLS MY SHELF!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing start to an Amazing series, September 30, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Horse Crazy (Saddle Club(R)) (Paperback)

lisa atwood is starting to take riding lessons. She meets a girl named Carole Hanson. She thinks Carole is nice but she doesn't like Carole's friend Stevie Lake. Stevie has problems of her own. Evey year Pine Hollow Stables goes on a mountain trail over night. Stevie's grades are slipping and her parents threaten not to pay for the overnight. Steivie tries raising the money on her own but when she finally gets enough she spends it all. Meanwhile Lisa has no friends except for the stable snob and Carole is woried she will have to go on the overnight without Stevie. Then the three girls come together to help eachother. This is an amazing book! So is the rest of the series! Some bring unstoppable tears while others bring fits of laughter. Every time I read a saddle club book I feel like I am right there with th characters! I strongly reccomend this series to all horse lovers!