Middle-Grade Books (Ages 9-13)

Horse Heroes: True Stories of Amazing Horses

Horse Heroes: True Stories of Amazing Horses

Horse Heroes: True Stories of Amazing Horses by Jenny Kellett is a collection of inspiring and heartwarming true stories about remarkable horses throughout history. The book highlights the incredible achievements of various horses, from those that have shown...

Face to Face with Wild Horses

Face to Face with Wild Horses

Face to Face with Wild Horses: Level 6 (National Geographic Readers) by National Geographic is an engaging, educational book aimed at young readers. This book offers an in-depth look at wild horses, exploring their habitats, behaviors, and the challenges they face in...

Horses (Eyewitness Books)

Horses (Eyewitness Books)

Horses (Eyewitness Books) by Juliet Clutton-Brock is a visually rich, fact-filled guide that explores the history, biology, and cultural significance of horses. Featuring stunning photographs and detailed illustrations, the book covers various horse breeds, their...

For Horse-Crazy Girls Only

For Horse-Crazy Girls Only

For Horse-Crazy Girls Only by Christina Wilsdon is the ultimate guide for young horse lovers, packed with fun facts, trivia, and essential horse knowledge. The book covers everything from different horse breeds and riding styles to horse care, famous horses in...

Album of Horses

Album of Horses

Album of Horses by Marguerite Henry is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces readers to various horse breeds from around the world. Through engaging descriptions and rich storytelling, Henry explores the history, characteristics, and unique qualities of each...

A Horse Called Hero

A Horse Called Hero

A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus is a historical adventure novel set during World War II. The story follows brothers Wolfie and Dodo, who are forced to leave London after their father, a decorated soldier, is declared a deserter. Sent to the countryside, they struggle...

Riding Freedom

Riding Freedom

Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a historical fiction novel inspired by the true story of Charlotte Parkhurst, a girl who defied societal expectations in the 1800s. Born in the early 19th century, Charlotte grows up in an orphanage where she discovers her passion...

Dark Sunshine

Dark Sunshine

Dark Sunshine by Dorothy Lyons follows Brenda, a girl sent to live with her uncle in Arizona after an accident leaves her with a limp. There, she discovers a wild, mistreated palomino mare named Dark Sunshine and works to earn the horse's trust. As they form a bond,...

Summer Pony

Summer Pony

Summer Pony by Jean Slaughter Doty is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Ginny who longs for a horse of her own. When her parents agree to lease a pony for the summer, she is thrilled. However, the pony she receives, Mokey, is far from the perfect, glossy...

The A Circuit Series

The A Circuit Series

The A Circuit series by Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka is a young adult equestrian drama that follows the lives of elite teenage riders in the high-stakes world of competitive show jumping. Set in the glamorous, fast-paced equestrian circuit, the series...

Shadow Horse Series

Shadow Horse Series

The Shadow Horse series by Alison Hart is a suspenseful equestrian mystery duology that follows 13-year-old Jas Schuler as she uncovers a web of deception in the horse world. Shadow Horse – After witnessing her wealthy grandfather’s prized horse, Whirlwind, being...

Horse Girl

Horse Girl

Horse Girl by Carrie Seim is a humorous and heartfelt middle-grade novel about Wills, a 12-year-old girl who is obsessed with horses but feels out of place in her new equestrian community. After moving to a new town, she finally gets the chance to take riding lessons...

Jinny at Finmory

Jinny at Finmory

The Jinny at Finmory series by Patricia Leitch is a classic British horse series that follows Jinny Manders, a passionate and determined girl who moves with her family to Finmory, a remote Scottish Highlands farm. There, she encounters Shantih, a wild and fiery...

Wild Girl

Wild Girl

Wild Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about Lidie, a 12-year-old girl who moves from Brazil to the United States to reunite with her father and brother, whom she hasn't seen in years. Adjusting to life in a new country is challenging—she...

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch Series

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch Series

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch series by Jane Smiley is a collection of five novels that follow Abby Lovitt, a young girl growing up on her family's horse ranch in 1960s California. Throughout the series, Abby navigates the challenges of adolescence, horse training,...