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My friend Flicka

Mary O'Hara Β· 318 pages

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War Horse

Michael Morpurgo Β· 158 pages

In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches.

HorsesAnimal CompanionBittersweetChildren's
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Lonesome Dove

Larry McMurtry Β· 945 pages

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Black Gold

Marguerite Henry Β· 174 pages

A heroic small-boned horse with a will to win is finally ridden to glory by his devoted jockey.

HorsesAnimal CompanionChildren'sMiddle Grade
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The Black Stallion

Walter Farley Β· 196 pages

***Story of a horse the New York Times has called ''the most famous fictional horse of the Century!''*** Young Alec is on his way home when a black stallion is loaded on to his ship. In a tragic shipwreck Alec saves the life of the black stallion. Stranded on an island the only way to survive is to trust the other. **Will Alec ever make it safely home? Will the Black beat the two best racing ho

HorsesAnimal CompanionChildren'sMiddle Grade
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All the Pretty Horses

Cormac McCarthy Β· 301 pages

*All the Pretty Horses* is a novel by American author Cormac McCarthy published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1992. Its romanticism (in contrast to the bleakness of McCarthy's earlier work) brought the writer much public attention. It was a bestseller, and it won both the U.S. National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Along with *The Crossing* (1994), and C*ities of the Plain* (19

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Black Beauty

Anna Sewell Β· 226 pages

Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners β€” some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage. Written as the animal's autobiography, and as an appeal for the humane treatment of horses,

HorsesBittersweetChildren'sMiddle Grade
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The Wild One

Terri Farley

HorsesAnimal CompanionCowboysMiddle Grade
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The Scorpio Races

Maggie Stiefvater Β· 435 pages

It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them. Puck Connolly is different. She

HorsesAnimal CompanionBittersweetSlow-Paced
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The Young Black Stallion

Walter Farley, Steven Farley Β· 160 pages

HorsesAnimal CompanionChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Julie of the Wolves

Jean Craighead George Β· 170 pages

Miyax, like many adolescents, is torn. But unlike most, her choices may determine whether she lives or dies. At 13, an orphan, and unhappily married, Miyax runs away from her husband's parents' home, hoping to reach San Francisco and her pen pal. But she becomes lost in the vast Alaskan tundra, with no food, no shelter, and no idea which is the way to safety. Now, more than ever, she must look har

Animal CompanionBittersweetChildren'sMiddle Grade
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The Magic Spell

Linda Chapman Β· 128 pages

Imagine sitting on the back of a snow-white unicorn. Imagine riding it high into the sky, the wind in your hair. Imagine owning it, loving and cherishing it forever. This dream comes true for Lauren Foster. By day she rides Twilight, an ordinary little pony, but as night draws in and Lauren recites a secret spell, Twilight becomes a unicorn with magical powers! Only Lauren knows Twilight's secret.

Animal CompanionHorsesChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell Β· 184 pages

Story of a young girl abandoned on a small island by her family and her village, and of her fight for survival. The incredible courage, determination and strength of this girl is showcased throughout as she learns to do the things that only the men of her tribe did before, and battles not only the hunters who frequent the island, but also her desperate loneliness as well... Excellent read fo

Animal CompanionBittersweetChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Bell's Star

Alison Hart

Vermont, 1850sBell's Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star's story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art through

HorsesAnimal CompanionChildren'sMiddle Grade
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The House at Pooh Corner

A.A. Milne Β· 180 pages

Ten adventures of Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, Owl, and other friends of Christopher Robin. ---------- Contains: In Which [a House Is Built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore][1] In Which [Tigger Comes to the Forest and Has Breakfast][2] In Which [a Search Is Organdized, and Piglet Nearly Meets the Heffalump Again][3] In Which It Is Shown That [Tiggers Don't Climb Trees][4] In Which [Rabbit Has

Animal CompanionNostalgicBittersweetChildren's
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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

Kate DiCamillo Β· 96 pages

Forging an instant bond with spaghetti-loving horse Maybelline, horseless cowboy Leroy Ninker inadvertently risks eternal loneliness when he forgets a vital third rule about Maybelline's care. Leroy has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horse, until he meets Maybelline. When Leroy forgets the third and final rule of caring for Maybelline, disaster ensues. Book #1

HorsesCowboysChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Charlotte's Web

E.B. White Β· 184 pages

Charlotte's Web is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams; it was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. The novel tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such a

Animal CompanionNostalgicBittersweetMiddle Grade
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Five on a Treasure Island

Enid Blyton Β· 190 pages

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In their first adventure, the Famous Five find a shipwreck off Kirrin Island. But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail, looking for clues, but they're not alone. Someone else has got the same idea! Time is running out for the Famous Five -- who will f

Animal CompanionNostalgicChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Lad: A Dog

Albert Payson Terhune Β· 70 pages

Whisked away from his country estate to compete in a dog show in New York City, Lad is confused and unhappy and wishes only to go home.

Animal CompanionNostalgicChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Under the Lilacs

Louisa May Alcott Β· 284 pages

Ben and his trained dog, Sancho, run away from the circus and soon find a warm welcome in a kind community where spirited games are played. Theatricals and imaginative pageantry are all part of the fun.

Animal CompanionNostalgicChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Old Yeller

Fred Gipson Β· 158 pages

At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for O

Animal CompanionBittersweetChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Lassie Come Home

Eric Knight Β· 239 pages

A collie named lassie has to be sold because her family are having bad times . Lassie escapes twice but when her new owner takes her to a place too far to run from will lassie be able to make the journey back to her home ? A collie undertakes a thousand-mile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate. Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Jo

Animal CompanionBittersweetChildren'sMiddle Grade
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The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book

Bill Watterson Β· 208 pages

Animal CompanionNostalgicChildren'sMiddle Grade
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Owls in the Family

Farley Mowat Β· 103 pages

Describes the many adventures of a family that adopts two owls.

Animal CompanionNostalgicChildren'sMiddle Grade
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