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Willow Bend Publishing - Robin
ISBN 0-9709002-5-2 Soft-cover, 204 pages, six gray-scale drawings Winner of the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award. In addition, Robin was awarded 'Top 20 Products of 2007' by Parent to Parent, an organization dedicated to honoring excellence in children's products! Click here to learn more. 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. "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 (Robin won the Adding Wisdom Award from Parent to Parent and was selected as a 'Top 20 Products of 2006' by the same organization. "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 "As volunteer horse caretakers at a local therapeutic riding facility, we feel that Feld accurately portrays both the responsibilities of caring for a horse, as well as the special bond developed through time spent together. Girls (and guys) who long for the full equine experience will savor this fourth story in the Morgan Horse series." - Kim and Sean Peterson, Reader Views "Teens who love horses will love the newest Feld book - Action in the fields, on the trails, and especially in the stables are just what the horse-loving young people enjoy. Feld understands that. Also, subtly, Robin shows the readers how there are real-life situations where young adults struggle to make the right decisions. Feld has a gift for capturing the imagination and engaging the reader." - Irmarie Jones, The Greenfield Recorder "Interpersed within Robin are several situations that may confront any young teen. The book encourages sportsmanship, friendship, sharing, respect, safety and the humane treatment of animals. Through Karen's struggles to learn about herself and grow into a responsible, caring adult, Feld is able to portray variuos coming-of-age problems in a fast-moving, entertainng story. Robin is a welcome addition to the young reader list. It provides positive, exciting literature that flows well and will captivate the reader." - The Aiken Horse "Ellen Feld's love of horses comes through on every page, drawing the reader into the world of horse ownership. The horses are real horses, with real personalities — each one different — and horse-loving tweens will fall for them in a big way. The story has just enough excitement to keep it interesting, without being overly frightening or suspenseful. The Morgan Horse Series would be a great addition to a school library." - Sheila Ruth Wands and Worlds "Robin offers a story that will appeal to advancing readers. The book is challenging without being overwhelming and the language is perfectly suited to elementary and early middle-school aged children. My daughter is in the third grade and I know she'll love Robin. It is similar to the old Billy & Blaze books, so some parents might enjoy this trip down memory lane." - Tracy Farnsworth, Roundtable Reviews This book by Ellen F. Feld is the forth book in the Morgan Horse Series. The book starts out by introducing Karen Greene and her Morgan horse Robin. Karen is traumatized from a terrifying riding accident. Can her friends and Robin help Karen overcome her fear so she can enjoy riding again? Also introduced is Robin's sidekick Champ, a small Dachshund puppy with a big attitude. Tack'n Togs Merchandising Magazine |
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