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...
Middle-Grade Books (Ages 9-13)
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...
Puzzle Book – Horses & Ponies (National Geographic Kids)
Puzzle Book - Horses & Ponies (National Geographic Kids) is a fun and interactive activity book that combines horse-themed puzzles with educational content. Filled with a variety of puzzles such as word searches, crosswords, mazes, and matching games, the book is...
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 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...
How to Speak “Horse”: A Horse-Crazy Kid’s Guide to Reading Body Language and “Talking Back”
How to Speak Horse by Andrea Eschbach is a practical guide that teaches readers how to understand and communicate with horses using body language and natural cues. The book explores how horses express themselves through movement, posture, and facial expressions,...
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...
Chancey of the Maury River (Horses of the Maury River Stables)
Chancey of the Maury River by Gigi Amateau is a heartwarming novel told from the perspective of Chancey, an aging, once-proud show horse who finds himself abandoned and in need of a new home. Taken in by a Virginia riding school, Chancey becomes a lesson horse and...
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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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 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,...