Without Wonder (Thoroughbred) [School & Library Binding]

Brooke James (Author), Joanna Campbell (Creator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Thoroughbred

Is history repeating itself?

Christina Reese has heard the story many times--Wonder was a tiny, sickly foal no one thought was worth saving. No one but Christina's mother, Ashleigh. With Ashleigh's love and hard work, Wonder went on the win the Kentucky Derby.

Now, when Wonder's last foal is born under tragic circumstances, there's little hope for her baby colt. Only Christina can see that the colt is special, just like his mother was. But will she get a chance to prove it?

Read the Wonder's Legacy trilogy from Thoroughbred and experience the powerful bond between a determined girl and a very special colt. If you love horses, then you'll love these books!

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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

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Tandem Library (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613226437
• ISBN-13: 978-0613226431
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,601,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughbred #36: Without Wonder, April 18, 2005

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Monki "Megan" (FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Without Wonder (Thoroughbred Series #36) (Paperback)

This was the first book I read in the "Thoroughbred" series. I found it to be sad. When Wonder died it was undoubtedly one of the most emotional parts of the story. But, at the same time I was happy because Wonder had something to die for...Star. I also cried when Ashleigh made Christina give up Star and sell the colt to Brad. But, the plot recovers in the sequel, and you will be yelling with excitement when Star battles his way towards THE TRIPLE CROWN.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Without Wonder, August 22, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Without Wonder (Thoroughbred Series #36) (Paperback)

In Without Wonder, is history repeating itself? At Whitebrook farm, Ashleigh Griffen, famous jockey of many stakes races and first female jockey winning the Tripple Crown and competing in it a couple fo times; and Brad Townsend, has half intrest in Ashleighs favoirte mare and her offsprings. Who so happens owns Townsend Acres, one of the richest and best thoroughbred taining and breeding farms in Kentucky; have decided to breed the famous Wonder one more time but to one of Mike Reesse, Ashleighs husband, both owning Whitebrook Farm and trained hundreds of stakes winners; stallion, Jazzman. In Wonders racing days, the mare was born and trained at Townsend Acres. When Wonder was born, Ashlgigh Griffen has just moved to the farm with her parents a few weeks before. Wonder was born a small and silky foal who could hardly stand. But with Ashleighs love and guidence, Wonder was able to survive and romp around the paddock with the other yearlings. But Brad and his father Clay wanted to sell Wonder since they thought she would never make it to the track. Ashleigh cant bare to loose another horse she loves so she had to keep working with the filly. Soon Wonder was able to win the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes and Breeders Cup Classic. Wonder was retiered after injuriny and has produced many stakes offsprings. Everyone thought Wonders last foal would be Wonders Legacy, the colt Ashleighs daughter Christina Reesse has traded to get the horse she wanted; But a few years later Ashleigh and Brad have agread to breed Wonder to Mikes stallion, Jazzman. btu while Christina is at Samanthas house having dinner wih a event trainer star, Ashleigh calls to let her know Wonder is having birth. But Chris knows Wonder is a few weeks early. She gets Parker, her friend who also dreams to become an olimpix rider drops Christina off at Whitebrook. It took longer for Wonder to start having her foal. Over 20 minutes its been after her water sack breaks and no foal. Ashleigh and Christina get worried. But after a rough delievery, Wonder had a beautiful colt. The colt was small and silky just like Wonder after she was born. Days later, Wonder has been acting weird and so run down. After they get the vets results, Wonder is deadly ill. Ashleigh has to make the hardest decision in her life. Soon the colt Christina named Wonders Star is now a orphaned is getting sicker everyday. Christina soon bottlefeeds Star and weeks later, he finaly overcomed his fears of the outside world and started to become the champion no one saw. When it is time for the otehr foals to be weaned, Star helps the other fillies and colts get over their mothers loss and Star got them to play around once again. Christina knows she and Sta have a strong bond which cant be broken but Ashleigh doesnt even dare look at the colt. Christina knows the excerising racehorses has been helping her get ready for her and Sterlings next event but she has been so caught up with Star she dont have much time for the mare. But Christina knows Star needs her more. Ashleigh is never around to see the colt since Wonders death. Christina soon discovers Ashleigh blames Star for Wonders death and cant bare to look at the colt. When Brad and Clay Townsend come to see the colt. But Chris finds out that Ashlegih let Brad and Clay take the colt back to Townsend Acres for training. Christina knows if Star goes to Townsend Acres, he could be ruined forever. But will Christina allow Ashleigh send Star off for her loss? Find out in Without Wonder. and please go to [...]to help save the Thoroughbred series.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, November 10, 1999

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Gratis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Without Wonder (Thoroughbred Series #36) (Paperback)

I really liked this book. It was incredible! It had believability and was moving and nicey written. This had got to be one of the best TB books ever! It's in a more modern style than 1-23 and Ashliegh's reaction was brilliantly done. I can't wait for 37!