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Stealing Thunder

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This wonderful middle grade novel will delight young readers who love horses as well as those who love novels with an underpinning of intrigue and heroism.

Casanova's writing here is exceptional, the language evocative. Even more so than in Casanova's other well-received novels, her careful turns of phrase and choice of words enrich a compelling story.

STEALING THUNDER, set in Casanova's home state of Minnesota, carries a strong sense of place. In additon, one feels the presence of the horses in a powerful way. You'll feel their breath, hear their snorts, smell their sweat and, especially, experience Thunder's fear.

Highly recommended!

This compelling adventure is sure to attrack horse lovers as well as kids who crave adventure. Libby is appalled to discover that her neighbor, Mr. Porter, is abusing the horse that she has curried and cared for, in exchange for lessons from his wife. Now Jolene Porter has left town, and Mr. Porter is taking his wrath out on Thunder. Libby is determined to save Thunder before he is maimed or killed, but Mr. Porter is lurking and has plans of his own. Will Libby succeed? You won't be able to put this well written, cleverly plotted book down!

A reader from Pa.

This book is about 12-year-old Libby and Thunder,the young appaloosa she has developed a special bond with. Thunder's owner Jolene has run off and left Thunder in the care of her cruel husband Mr.Porter,who abuses Thunder and even drowns the barn cat Mitt's kittens! Libby really wants Thunder,but her family can't afford him. So she and her friend Griff try to rescue him before Mr.Porter does something that will give him money and kill Thunder!It's up to Libby and Griff to save him! This is a good adventure,and I like it beacause it's about horses(I own a pony and ride). However,the story is a little boring most of the time;only about one third is about Thunder. All the rest is about things that dont'have anything to do with horses. Too high a percentage is about Libby and Griff making plans,and too low a percentage is about actually doing something. However,the parts that are about horses are pretty realistic,considering Libby's limited horse knowledge.

In this story you get to know the people really well. Libby is a girl who loves horses and when the drunk owner abuses him she get scared and mad. She also forms a friendship with a boy named Griff. They save the horse together. This book is a great book for all ages. Take an adventure with Libby and Griff, I'm sure its one you'll never forget!

I love the pictures that this book paints to my senses. You can feel what the characters are feeling, such as how much Libby wants the horse to be her own. I love how the book ends. Some things about the book are quite unrealistic, though, which I didn't like.

Stealing Thunder is one of the best horse books that I have read.

I know that some poeple would say that this book was good; but when I read this book I got into the story and I enjoyed reading this book.

I liked the part when Griff and Libby saved the horses from the burning barn.

I disliked the part when the little white horse ran away and got hit by the truck.

I give this book four stars.

Stealing Thuder is a compelling story about a young girl and her passion for horses. Libby Roselli is determined to do just about anything to save Thunder, a spirited, young Appaloosa, from abuse. Mr. Porter is abusing Thunder and decideds to sell off the entire stable after his wife runs off. Money issues were always the start of fights. Libby knew first hand. She used to work at Northwind Stables and get riding lessons from Jolene Porter. Fights with her husband force her to leave without a good-bye. Tim Porter never liked Libby and he hated horses. When getting money comes down to burning down the barn with the horses inside, Porter is ready with the gasoline. Luckily, Libby and Griff, a new friend, are there to save the horses. Libby meets Griff and gets to actually know him over the summer. The two youngsters formulate late night plans to take Thunder to a safe place. When they get caught, they are banned from the premisis. On their second attempt, Porter sets the barn a blaze and Libby and Griff save Thuder, Cincinatti, and Two-Step. A relationship starts so blossom between Libby and Griffin, but dosen't fully develop by the end of the book. Mary Casanova did an excellent job using details and descriptive scenes to paint pictures for the reader. The book is mostly based on how determined Libby is to fight for what she believs is right, and what she loves. That story line, plus horses... can you think of a better book?

Stealing thunder is a great book about a horse called thunder and a girl named libby and libby's friend, Griff.
Thunders owner is abusing him and libby wants to help. But what can she do? A helpless girl scared out of her mind of this guy but extremly angry with him too. Well, with the help of Griff she devises a plan that fails. But Libby won't give up and in the end she gets to keep thunder.
Personally, I like the part where Griff almost gos swimming:) that was really funny.

I first read this book in fifth grade, and it made me so depressed, because it's so sad, but I read it again recently, and I realized that it may not be the best written book in the world (or have the brightest story line) but if you think about it in the right way, this is a great book. No matter how many times I read it, it always makes me cry. This is a great book for preteen and teen horse-crazy girls. But the idea of this book is completely lost to me. Be prepared for crime, attempted murder, and even death. ...