Cindy McLean and her partner, Ben al–Rihani, can‘t find a jockey to ride Gratis in the Kentucky Derby. 
 The only person besides Cindy who can handle the difficult horse is a stubborn and inexperienced groom named Wolf. But Cindy doesn‘t like Wolf‘s attitude, and refuses to give him a chance. Besides, he doesn‘t even have his jockey‘s license yet. 
 Cindy wants to ride Gratis herself, risking irreparable damage to her already injured shoulder. Ben won‘t allow it. But stubborn Cindy is hard to stop. Will someone come to her rescue before it‘s too late?
 Ages 8+

Cindy's Last Hope (Thoroughbred, No. 54)

Children's Books

Campbell, Joanna

Animals

HarperEntertainment

Can Parker live up to the challenge?
Parker Townsend couldn't be more excited as he sets off for England to train for the Olympics, taking with him two headstrong horses and some very high hopes. At first he's thrilled to see the beautiful country estate where he'll be staying. But it's not too long before he discovers that the English do things very differently from what he's used to. Since he's a guest, he has to listen to whatever his trainers say, no matter how much he disagrees with them. Although Parker worries that this could jeopardize his Olympic Dream, he determined to find a way to prove to everyone, including himself, that he and his horses are Olympic caliber after all.

Great Expectations (Thoroughbred, No. 55)

Hoofprints in the Snow features a heart–stopping mystery in Wyoming. Fans will be on the edge of their saddles! 
 Lyssa Hynde knows the Wyoming winters are cold, lonely, and dangerous. But she wouldn't give them up for anything. There's nothing she likes better than to gallop her three–day event horse, Blue, through knee–high fresh powder. 
 One day when she's out for her morning ride, Lyssa follows a trail of mysterious hoof prints that take her high into the mountains. Climbing a snowdrift, she and Blue set off an avalanche that builds in force as it heads straight for her ranch. 
 Will Lyssa make it home in time to warn her family and save the other animals? Will she find the mystery horse that led her astray in the first place? 
 Ages 8+

Hoofprints in the Snow (Thoroughbred #56)

Faith in a Long Shot (Thoroughbred #57)

Will it be victory – or tragedy – when Triple Crown fever hits the Thoroughbred series? 
 When Image comes in second in the Florida Derby, Melanie and Jazz decide to enter her in the Kentucky Derby. Image has proven she has what it takes to win against colts. But competition will be tough. Image will be running against Wonder's Star, Gratis, and Celtic Mist. Will the race to win the Derby be Star's greatest success?
 Ages 8+

Do Christina and Star have what it takes to win the Triple Crown? 
 With only two weeks before the Preakness, Christina Reese is gearing Star up to run the second leg of the Triple Crown. She pushes herself to ride more aggressively, knowing that the difference between winning and losing depends as much on her as on Star. Do Christina and Star have what it takes to pull off a victory at the Belmont?
 Ages 8+

Thoroughbred #58: Christina's Shining Star

Do Christina and Star have what it takes to win the third jewel in the Triple Crown? 
 As the third race in the Triple Crown approaches, the competition for Christina Reese and her horse, Wonder's Star, is getting tougher. Christina is nervous and she's afraid the pressure is affecting Star's concentration. But the tension unexpectedly eases when Christina meets a jockey familiar with the legendary 1977 Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew. It seems Star and Seattle Slew have lots in common. Buoyed by the jockey's invaluable advice – and the support of her family and friends – Christina feels ready to win at Belmont! The question is will Star come through?
 Ages 8+

Star's Inspiration (Thoroughbred #59)

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses -- and dreaming of becoming a jockey someday...But is the prize really worth it?
Ashleigh needs a new saddle, and the prize for champion on the local show circuit is a beautiful new one. But Ashleigh has never been confident in the show ring -- does she dare even try? Her best friend, Mona Gardener, loves to show and promises to help out. Ashleigh decides to go for it.
As the shows progress, Mona becomes more and more competitive, trying to score the most points and win the saddle herself. Ashleigh doesn't know what to do. Will a friendly competition put an end to a lifelong friendship?

Ashleigh #13: The Prize

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses -- and dreaming of becoming a jockey someday ...Is Ashleigh out of her element? Ashleigh doesn't know what to expect when she sets out west for a visit with her cousins. Everything works differently out there -- but the races are still exciting. For the first time in her life, Ashleigh gets to participate in rodeos and mustang roundups. But Ashleigh's soon faced with a challenge. Her cousin Kaitlin's favorite colt, Bold Ranger, isn't doing very well -- so Kaitlin's parents decide not to race him anymore. Kaitlin's crushed, which makes Ashleigh determined to find a way to help Kaitlin get Ranger back in racing form. But will she be able to do it in time?

Ashleigh #14: Ashleigh's Western Challenge

Ashleigh's life becomes chaotic when relatives come to stay. 
 After a family tragedy, Ashleigh's thoroughbred–breeding aunt and cousin come to live at Edgardale, along with their ten head of horses. Ashleigh has been busy enough trying to take care of her own pregnant mare and get the Griffen's yearlings ready for training, but now she has to handle the extra burden of the other yearlings, plus a cousin who is afraid of horses and likes to copy everything Ashleigh does. Will Ashleigh manage to juggle everything – and still maintain the importance of family?
 Throughout this touching and final book in the Ashleigh series, our young protagonist grows up before our very eyes – Ashleigh finds a truly selfless way to share her love of horses with others.
 Ages 8+

Ashleigh #15: Stardust's Foal

Ashleigh wouldn't care about anything, ever again. Ashleigh Griffen swore she'd never give her heart to another horse -- not after a terrible disease wiped out her family's breeding farm, along with Ashleigh's favorite mare, Stardust. Now the Griffens are starting over as breeding managers at Townsend Acres, and Ashleigh's sure she is going to hate living there. Then a small, sickly foal is born -- a beautiful copper filly that looks like Stardust. No one thinks the foal will live or that it's worth trying to save. No one but Ashleigh. Can one girl's love alone work miracles? Read Thoroughbred and experience the love and friendship between a determined girl and a very special filly.

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