Robin: The Lovable Morgan Horse (Morgan Horse Series) (The Morgan Horse Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jeanne Mellin (Illustrator)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Robin is a gentle canter into an exciting adventure...a book sure to please." -- Curled Up With A Good Kid's Book, March, 2006

"The author's sensitivity to the subjects shines throughout...this reviewer avidly looks forward to reading the other books." -- Crystal Reviews, March, 2006

"The books of the Morgan Horse Series are destined to become classics. Every chapter is magical." -- The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

"This book makes me smile - it is delightful." -- TCM Reviews, March, 2006

"Young horse lovers everywhere will fall in love with this book." -- ForeWord Magazine, March/April, 2006

Robin is a great book for both girls and boys. In a nutshell, it's about a young rider who has a terrible riding accident and the friends and special horse who help her overcome her fears. We love the way it accurately portrays the responsibilities involved in caring for a horse, as well as the lessons we all learn in life with making not so right choices, and learning from our mistakes. Our Family Testers found the book to be a wonderful display of excellent educational values...should be in all libraries and homes. --Jodie Lynn, CEO of Parent to Parent

The emotionally perceptive plot is creatively built around the fascinating details of horses, which gives the story an additional layer of interest. The characters are shown grooming, riding and showing horses, all of which actively engages the minds of readers. This information is presented in a practical, down-to-earth manner, as it both instructs and inspires. It was wonderfully refreshing to see the young people in the book showing tender care to these magnificent animals. The author is to be commended for writing a story that captivates readers with an exciting adventure while appealing to both their emotions and intellect. --Curled up with a Good Kid's Book

These engaging books are entertaining to readers of any age! -- Christina Koliander, Managing Editor, The Morgan Horse Magazine

This is a well-written, interesting, and wholesome story that can be enjoyed by anyone." -- The Reading Tub, April, 2006

This mid-grade young ladies' horse novel uses a mixture of horse and human personality types to tell the story of Karen, a girl who is badly injured by an uncontrollable horse that runs away and throws her off in the path of a car. The rest of the story chronicles how through the help of parents, true friends, and a lovable horse she eventually regains her confidence and love of riding. The author uses just the right amount of horse terms and horse events without becoming too technical. As the characters go about their interactions with their horses, the reader's own equine education is reinforced by the characters' actions and their horses' responses. She uses plenty of conflict on many levels and a string of obstacles and the characters' solutions to craft a very interesting story with a quick pace. We rated this book five hearts. --Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews

Young readers and riders will be entertained by the wide cast of human and horse characters in this book. -- Lesley Ward, Editor, Young Rider Magazine

Product Description

Winner - Voted Top 20 Products of 2006 by 'Parent to Parent,' dedicated to promoting excellence in children's products. Robin, the fourth book in the "Morgan Horse" Series, introduces the character of Karen Greene and her Morgan, the lovable Robin. An avid horse-lover, Karen is traumatized by a traumatic riding accident. Can Heather, Nicholas, and the horses of Gallant Morgans help Karen overcome her fear so that she can once again enjoy her horse? This story also introduces Robin's sidekick, the adorable gray and white pinto Miniature Horse Rerun, and Champ, the small Dachshund puppy with a big attitude.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Willow Bend Publishing; 1 edition (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970900252
• ISBN-13: 978-0970900258
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #284,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love Robin the Morgan Horse!, March 29, 2006

By	Erin B. White - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ellen Feld zooms me back to my childhood and memories of riding with my friends. Yep, we did some crazy things with our horses...and so many times it was a result of peer pressure. Our horses, like the Morgan horse Robin, seemed to know better and were there to help teach us so many valuable lessons. Ellen's story takes hold of this reality and addresses it with a mature hand and detail that floods the senses with the smell of horses and leather, the sounds of hoofbeats and laughter, the sight of green grass and wonderful Morgan horseflesh, the feel of the reins and a freshly-curried coat, and the sheer bliss of spending time with horses and friends. I have to wait (somewhat impatiently) while my son finishes each new book that Ellen writes!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robin: The lovable mogan horse, March 29, 2006

By	Jane H. Blue (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Once again Ellen is right on the mark when it comes to a believable story with the delicious overtones of whimsy and fantasy that horses conjure up in all of us. All of Ellen's books are worthy additions to any library of children's classics, and are a recommended read for all ages and genders. We await more additions to the trusty list!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just keeps getting better, March 29, 2006

By	Kit Townsend "sadlehrse" (Enumclaw, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an adult Morgan horse owner I found myself transported back to the days of my youth when every climb on a horse was an adventure. Ellen Feld has captured that youthful pleasure in knowing and having a horse friend. A great book for youngsters but just as enjoyable for us older horse crazy girls.