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1) War horse
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Series
[War horse volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
"Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has adapted his much-loved novel, War Horse, for a picture book audience. This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse and is a gateway to help children understand the history and deadly chaos of the First World War. As we move beyond centenary commemorations and continue to strive for peace across the world, War Horse remains an important book for...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
In 1890 Washington the only family Joseph Johnson has left is his half-wild Indian pony, Sarah, so when she is sold by a man who has no right to do so, he sets out to get her back--and he plans to let nothing stop him in his quest.
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Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In ancient central Asia, thirteen-year-old Kallisto, a superb equestrian, and her friend must warn their families and protect the Ferghana horses from invading Chinese armies.
5) Wind rider
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Fern, a teenager living in 4000 B.C., defies the expectations of her people by displaying a unique and new ability to tame horses and by also questioning many of the traditional activities of women.
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Language
English
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On a remote tropical island, twelve-year-old Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings. She can't believe that this horse is real, but soon a strong connection grows between them. Beatriz uncovers an incredible history of a young girl, Felipa, and her horse from centuries ago . As the fates of the girls and their horses become entwined, Beatriz learns the future of the world's rarest horses depends on her.
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Language
English
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Description
Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two worlds collide. There, in the heart of the city, Maisie finds the childhood diary of famous horse artist, Rose Bonifait, and meets the beautiful black stallion, Claude. As the two girls' stories emerge, tragedies unfold - both past and present - and Maisie realises that she can't begin to imagine life without her forever horse......
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1830s Canada, a thirteen-year-old Cree girl journeys westward from York Factory to the Red River valley, lured by a Norfolk trotter horse and determined to find her Scottish fur trader father.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
On a cold day in eighteenth-century England, a poor young boy agrees to watch a stranger's fine horse for a golden guinea but soon finds himself in a difficult situation when the king's guard appears and wants to use him as bait in their pursuit of a notorious highwayman.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the brink of World War II, a family is forced out of their London home and into the countryside. Wolfie and his older sister Dodo are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they slowly settle into their new life. One day they come across an orphaned foal, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire. Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life,...
11) Prince of ponies
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Language
English
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"When twelve-year-old Mira stumbles across a white stallion in a forest in Berlin, she doesn't realise that this horse will take her on an incredible journey. Together, they're going to ascend the starry heights of Grand Prix show jumping, and sweep back in time to Poland in 1939 where another young girl is risking everything to save the horse that she loves... "--Back cover.
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English
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Anna Orlov might be the luckiest girl in the world. She is the daughter of a Russian Count and lives in a snowbound palace that is the home to a menagerie of wonderful animals; tigers, wolfhounds, and - of course - horses. She is also the owner of a beautiful heirloom - a diamond necklace with a secret. When Anna defies her father and raises a colt alongside her pet tiger cub, her actions will have far reaching consequences. Soon Anna, her tiger and...
13) Most wanted
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In first century Rome, in the turmoil after a rumor circulates that mad Emperor "Littleboots" is dead, young Marcus brings home a horse that the emperor had proclaimed a consul and his family decides they must treat it as an honored guest.
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