Samantha's Pride (Thoroughbred) [Paperback]

Joanna Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995 | Series: Thoroughbred (Book 7)

Rejoicing when their favorite colt wins the Kentucky Derby, Ashleigh Griffen and Samantha McLean fear that Wonder's Pride will suffer injuries if he competes too much and are alarmed by his owner's determination to continue racing. Reissue.

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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

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm) (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061062723
• ISBN-13: 978-0061062728
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Touching, May 15, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Samantha's Pride (Thoroughbred Series #7) (Paperback)

"...I couldn't leave him there..." That's how I felt as soon as I picked up book No. 7 of the Thoroughbred series, Samantha's Pride. This story perfectly tells about a Champion colt, Wonder's Pride, of Ashleigh's Wonder, (Kentucky Derby Winner) in his 3-year-old season. My heart really jumped into my throat when Ashleigh decided to take things into her own hands.

I really enjoyed this book. I really hate Brad though. I hated him from the time he "Muscled" Ashleigh's Wonder around, and bruised her ankle.

All horse lovers: this is a "Must read!"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic story, July 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Samantha's Pride (Thoroughbred) (School & Library Binding)

Quite frankly, this book blew me away. Lets give the author credit, shall we? It was obvious Campell knew her facts, and knew them well. She portrayed each character to their potential, whether it be the obnoxious Townsends, or the courageous Griffins. I felt Wonder's Pride come alive in the text, and felt Samantha's misery and fear when he was injured in the Belemont. I think this is a very realistic scenario, and Campell protrayed it wonderfully. Five Stars!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OVER RACED, July 8, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Samantha's Pride (Thoroughbred Series #7) (Paperback)

This book was really good. Wonders Pride has finally started his racing career. Wonders Pride was just like his dam, Ashleighs Wonder. Pride has the heart to win every race he enteres. But Mr.Townsend, half owner in Wonder and Pride saw that Pride could make up the money he needed and entered any race he can get Pride into. Oride was entered in the Tripple Crown. Each race 3 weeks apart. Then Pride starts racing a race in each month, mabe two. Only Samantha McKlean and Ashleigh Griffen can see Pride is having difficulty handling the races. Samantha knows Pride best and Samantha can see that Pride starts coming out of his races as tired as ever and soaked with sweat. Ashleigh and Samantha try to convince Mr.Townsend that Pride is being overraced and is really in bad shape. But Mr.Townsend wants Pride to keep racing the way he is now, and Ashleigh and Samantha know if that happens, Pride will get serieously injuried and never race again. Pride is thin and weak and has a race coming up soon. So Ashleigh brings him back to Whitebrook Farm. But will Mr.Townsend take him back to Townsend Acres and keep racing Pride till death or can Ashleigh and Samantha save Pride before its too late? Find out for yourself. If u want to contact me, Im at [e-mail]