Can't Be Tamed
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 5 hour read

Can't Be Tamed

By Yamile Saied Méndez

Book #1 in the Horse Country series

A determined girl must tame a troubled horse and an unlikely friendship at Paradise Ranch.

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224 pages· 34,904 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Carolina Aguasvivas knows Paradise Ranch like the back of her hand, but when Chelsie Sánchez arrives with her spirited horse Velvet, everything changes. Velvet is skittish and hurt, and Carolina is determined to help her heal. Chelsie, with her aloof attitude, seems anything but a horse girl. As Carolina fights to prove she can tame Velvet, she and Chelsie might discover a shared passion for horses and healing. Can they overcome their differences and bring hope to the ranch? Dive into a story of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of horses.

From the publisher

Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance.Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner’s daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt – and Carolina is determined to ride her.Chelsie, who considers herself too good to clean stalls, certainly doesn’t seem like a real horse girl. Caro knows she’s the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she’s ready to prove it – no matter what it takes.The girls may discover they have more in common than they think… including a passion for bringing the healing power of horses to every kid.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
34,904
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about horsesBooks about sports and recreationBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
514817
Publication
Published
April 5, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338749465

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