Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse (Morgan Horse Series) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Wordhelper Editorial Services (Editor), Jeanne Mellin (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: magic pond

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A delightful story - A great choice as a gift for any horsey boy or girl. -- Kelly Bowers, Editor, The Rider

A delightful story - A great choice as a gift for any horsey boy or girl. -- Kelly Bowers, Editor, The Rider <br /><br />Lavishly illustrated with 21 full-color pictures, this hardcover edition is designed to excite and charm young horse-loving readers. -- All Creature's Exchange<br /><br />This is a delightful book, charming from beginning to end. Illustrations perfectly reflect the light-hearted and imaginative tone. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar - Jan., 2007<br /><br />This is not only a very appealing book visually, but it has a smoothly written story. -- TCM Reviews - Dec., 2006<br /><br />You are guaranteed to delight in this story. Feld is a talented, creative, artistic writer. Absolutely delightful! -- Crystal Reviews - Dec., 2006<br /><br />Young horse lovers will enjoy reading about the adventures of Shadow, an inquisitive foal, as she investigates the exciting and strange world outside her field. Ellen F. Feld knows how to write for young riders, and her latest book, Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse is sure to please! --Lesley Ward, Editor, Young Rider Magazine

I was as captivated by this little book as any youngster could possibly be! The story line and drawings created a smooth, gossamer, and whimsical tale that any budding animal or horse lover would appreciate and treasure. This is the type of book that builds confidence and enjoyment in a child's reading skills and creates an ideal stepping stone from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn.' It is a magical little story worth adding to one's collection or to give as a gift to a child or grandchild (while you're at it I'd suggest acquiring copies of the other books in this series). Marguerite Henry look out...here comes Ellen F. Feld! --RoundTable Reviews

Lavishly illustrated with 21 full-color pictures, this hardcover edition is designed to excite and charm young horse-loving readers. -- All Creature's Exchange

Popular children's author Ellen Feld has given kids another reason to turn off the TV and pick up a book. The story of Shadow is a heart-warming tale of an inquisitive foal who wanders into the woods beyond her pasture. Along the way, Shadow meets new friends, and her curiosity even gets her into a bit of trouble as she searches for a magic pond in the woods. This is a delightful book for youngsters. The story is charming from beginning to end, and the 21 colorful illustrations by Jeanne Mellin perfectly reflect the light-hearted and imaginative tone of the story. Horse-crazy kids will love having mom or dad read this story to them over and over. Bottom line: Beyond a "Shadow" of a doubt, this is a great book. --Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

This is a delightful book, charming from beginning to end. Illustrations perfectly reflect the light-hearted and imaginative tone. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar - Jan., 2007

This is not only a very appealing book visually, but it has a smoothly written story. -- TCM Reviews - Dec., 2006

You are guaranteed to delight in this story. Feld is a talented, creative, artistic writer. Absolutely delightful! -- Crystal Reviews - Dec., 2006

Product Description

"Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse," introduces the characters of the award-winning Morgan Horse series to younger readers. In this adventure, the young horse Shadow decides to explore the woods beyond her pasture. She searches for a magic pond and along the way meets many different forest animals. But when Shadow realizes she has become lost, how will she find her way home?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Willow Bend Publishing; 1 edition (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970900260
• ISBN-13: 978-0970900265
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #468,830 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Ribbon Winner!, October 17, 2009

By	LadyD "San Diego" - See all my reviews

I remember the days when my daughter at a very early age would pretend that a Eucalptus tree branch was her horse that she called "lightning". So many country girls seem to be horse crazy where I live, a small town where the pace is slower and you just want to stop and drink in the sounds.

It is a privilege to introduce you to a delightful children's picture book called "Shadow" by Ellen F. Feld. This book was provided for review from Willow Bend Publishing. Ellen's books are very authentic for the portrayal of horses and their riders. I found Shadow The Curious Morgan Horse to be one of the best horse books I've read. Along with Jeanne Mellin's realistic illustrations, this hardcover book is a winner for sure. I rate it 5+ stars and I loved it!

The book begins by a beautiful red barn with an introduction of Shadow and her mother named Frosty. Jeanne perfectly illustrates many animals of the woods that children will adore. I learned a lot about Morgan horses as Ellen brilliantly unfolds the story plot and the words are easily read by children and adults, whether alone or together.

"A Morgan Horse is a specific breed of horse, the same as a Basset Hound is a type of dog. Morgans are known for their stamina, sweet personalities, and stylish good looks."

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There's even a moral to this wonderful children's story while Shadow is on a quest to discover the Magic Pond in greener pastures. The "don't leave home to go exploring without your mother" ring out loud and clear. Shadow is an all around blue ribbon picture book! I highly recommend it to you!

For more information and to see Ellen's Horse Games, visit her website:

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good moral lessons, October 16, 2009

By	Louise - See all my reviews

I loved this book and will enjoy reading it to children. It can be enjoyed by both boys and girls who love animal and nature stories. The lessons that a child will pick up from this story are: 1) Don't believe everything that you hear. 2) Trust your Mother because she does know a lot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This captivating book about a Morgan Horse foal will charm both old and young alike!, September 2, 2009

By	D. Fowler "Dragonfly77" (Vermont) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Shadow was a curious young, Morgan foal. Rooster, a teller of tall tales, told Shadow about a magical pond in the woods and his encounter with a deer. The deer told him that if anyone drank from its magical waters he could fly Not to be outdone, the young foal grasped an opportunity to explore the woods when a sudden storm brought down a branch onto the pasture fence that created just the opening and the opportunity she had been waiting for.

Shadow's mother, Frosty, warned her not to take stock in such tales, but she couldn't resist the draw of adventure, a chance to meet other creatures and see the land beyond the pasture fence. She gingerly stepped through the opening in the fence and was off Shadow visited with nature beyond the bounds of the fence, got her nose stung by a nasty old bumblebee and ran into a smelly old skunk in her travels. Alas, in the end, a magical pond was not to be found, but Shadow did find the magic of new friendship with Willow, the Basset hound.

"SHADOW: The Curious Morgan Horse," is the fifth Morgan horse book by author, Ellen F. Feld, two of which have received the coveted "Children's Choices" award. Previous books in this enchanting series include "Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse," "Frosty: The Adventures of a Morgan Horse," "Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan Horse" and "Robin: The Lovable Morgan Horse." Jeanne Mellin, one of the finest equine artists in the world, has skillfully brought the story of Shadow and her adventures to life with 21 meritorious, full color illustrations.

I was as captivated by this little book as any youngster could possibly be! The story line and drawings created a smooth, gossamer and whimsical tale that any budding animal or horse lover would appreciate and treasure. This is the type of book that builds confidence and enjoyment in a child's reading skills and creates an ideal stepping stone from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." It is a magical little story worth adding to one's collection or to give as a gift to a child or grandchild (while you are at it I'd suggest acquiring copies of the other books in this series). Marguerite Henry look out . . . here comes Ellen F. Feld


Reviewer's Note: This book is an "Intermediate Reader." When using the McGraw-Hill Fry's Readability Graph, this book was found to be at a 3-4 reading level, a perfect book to transition into the more difficult chapter book reading.