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Samantha's Pride (Thoroughbred)

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

"...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!"

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!

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 Blades60@aol.com

Pride and Sammy are my absolute favorite characters in the entire series. This book makes Pride seem more approachable. He's not completely perfect, as evidenced by his loss of the Triple Crown. It's books like this one that make the Thoroughbred series worth saving.

This one was so awesome. I really got into this one. The plot was excellent. The subject is so true. I know of a number of people who use their horses as machines instead of friends.

This is definately one of my favorite books in the TB series! I have read it at least 10 times, if not more. This book really shows a side of Pride that was never shown in the other books, except for Pride's Challenge, #9. It shows that he has heart, speed, and talent. I think he might be even better than Wonder! You have got to read this book!!!!!

Pride races in the triple crown in this, and so what if he lost by a nose? Mrs. Campell kind of portrays ALL of the townsends as evil. sigh. I got bored of this book once Pride lost the triple crown.

This book really kept me on the edge of my seat. The book made you hate Brad Townsend! Pride is being overaced and all the Townsends can think about is making more money! This is definitely one of the best of the Thoroughbreds and worth every penny. Good for grades 4-7 and horse lovers

This book was the greatest!!!! I loved it when Pride won the Derby against "Lord Ainsley". It was so neat!! I would really like to wring Brad Townsend's head. Where does he think HE has any buisness training Pride?! I think Samantha and Ashleigh are the best people with Pride. Even though it was sad when Pride lost the Belmont and the Triple Crown by half a nose, he is still a wonderful colt and I can't wait to see his racing years and foals in the years to come. FIVE STARS!!!!!!!!!!

This book shows how Sammy has to do something fast to save her wonderful horse from being raced-to death!! Read to see how she does it, or-if she does it!!