Believing in Horses

Believing in Horses 

Valerie Ormond

Age 9-18 

 First the move to Maryland. Then Dad's deployment to Afghanistan. Sadie is in trouble. Then she gets Lucky, a new, young horse who proves to be a handful. But that's just the beginning. Together they encounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and unwanted horses destined for auction and uncertain futures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to save the horses. Along the way, she meets other people who are dedicated to rescuing horses. She also learns some people in the horse industry are driven by greed. And, she's only twelve. 

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Believing in Horses 

Valerie Ormond

Age 9-18 

 First the move to Maryland. Then Dad's deployment to Afghanistan. Sadie is in trouble. Then she gets Lucky, a new, young horse who proves to be a handful. But that's just the beginning. Together they encounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and unwanted horses destined for auction and uncertain futures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to save the horses. Along the way, she meets other people who are dedicated to rescuing horses. She also learns some people in the horse industry are driven by greed. And, she's only twelve. 

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 Believing in Horses Out West

Valerie Ormond

Age 9 -18 

Sadie Navarro rescued a mare from an auction accomplishing what she thought was the most important mission of her young life.

Now, that mare is headed to a ranch in Montana and a home Sadie knows nothing about.

She wants to make sure the horse is in good hands, but Montana is far away and a different world from Maryland.

Will fourteen-year-old Sadie need to stand up to rugged cowboys to protect her special rescue horse?

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 Believing in Horses Out West

Valerie Ormond

Age 9 -18 

Sadie Navarro rescued a mare from an auction accomplishing what she thought was the most important mission of her young life.

Now, that mare is headed to a ranch in Montana and a home Sadie knows nothing about.

She wants to make sure the horse is in good hands, but Montana is far away and a different world from Maryland.

Will fourteen-year-old Sadie need to stand up to rugged cowboys to protect her special rescue horse?

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 Believing in Horses Too

Valerie Ormond

Age 9 -18 

 Thirteen-year-old Sadie Navarro loves horses and her dad. But for now, her dad is in Afghanistan, and she’s eager to distract herself until he’s safely home. So Sadie focuses on training her new horse, Lucky, to compete in the largest local show — and checks in on Goliath, the draft horse she rescued.

It seems like the perfect plan, until Sadie’s enthusiasm gets her roped into volunteering for a therapeutic riding program for returning soldiers. To make matters worse, her inexperienced horse and an unwelcome show ring rival are threatening Sadie and Lucky’s chances to win.

Sadie wants to make her father proud. She wants to help others. But can she find the courage to overcome her fears?

Sensitive, thoughtful, relevant, and moving, Believing In Horses, Too is award-winning-author Valerie Ormond’s second book exploring military family life and challenges faced by teenagers today. 

 Believing in Horses Too

Valerie Ormond

Age 9 -18 

 Thirteen-year-old Sadie Navarro loves horses and her dad. But for now, her dad is in Afghanistan, and she’s eager to distract herself until he’s safely home. So Sadie focuses on training her new horse, Lucky, to compete in the largest local show — and checks in on Goliath, the draft horse she rescued.

It seems like the perfect plan, until Sadie’s enthusiasm gets her roped into volunteering for a therapeutic riding program for returning soldiers. To make matters worse, her inexperienced horse and an unwelcome show ring rival are threatening Sadie and Lucky’s chances to win.

Sadie wants to make her father proud. She wants to help others. But can she find the courage to overcome her fears?

Sensitive, thoughtful, relevant, and moving, Believing In Horses, Too is award-winning-author Valerie Ormond’s second book exploring military family life and challenges faced by teenagers today. 

 Teacher's Tack

 by Edward Ormond (Author), Flo Ormond (Illustrator), Doug Willis (Photographer), Valerie Ormond (Contributor) 

Age 9 -18 

Teacher’s Tack for Believing In Horses provides educators lesson plans, discussion activities, and fun learning opportunities for a wide variety of ages and reading levels. This guide is an excellent resource for home schoolers! Developed by career educator Edward Ormond (AKA “EdUCator), this comprehensive teacher’s guide will make any teacher’s job easier.

 Teacher's Tack

 by Edward Ormond (Author), Flo Ormond (Illustrator), Doug Willis (Photographer), Valerie Ormond (Contributor) 

Age 9 -18 

Teacher’s Tack for Believing In Horses provides educators lesson plans, discussion activities, and fun learning opportunities for a wide variety of ages and reading levels. This guide is an excellent resource for home schoolers! Developed by career educator Edward Ormond (AKA “EdUCator), this comprehensive teacher’s guide will make any teacher’s job easier.

 The Purple Shoes  Emily's Secret 

Marilyn Parker and Lois Longbrake

6-11

What do the magic of purple shoes, the exhilaration of a new friendship and the problem of homelessness have in common? When Ashley starts fourth grade at a new school, she’s nervous about making friends. Buoyed by the purchase of a unique, one-of-a-kind pair of purple shoes, she finds the confidence to make a new friend—a best friend, Emily. But Emily has a secret and Ashley is determined to find out what it is.

The Purple Shoes—a chapter book for second, third, and fourth graders—explores the meaning of both friendship and home. It also explores homelessness and the range of problems children face when parents lose their jobs 

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