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The Horse of Her Dreams
Ages 9–12 · 1998
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$464
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 5 hour read
Close Call
Written by Joanna Campbell
Book #41 in the Thoroughbred series
An Olympic dream is threatened by jealousy and rivalry.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 258 ratings
192 pages· 37,037 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Parker Townsend's Olympic aspirations are on the line as he faces fierce competition and unexpected jealousy. While training for the trials, he meets Lyssa Hynde, a rising star who rides without a bit and captures everyone's attention, including Christina Reese's. As Christina befriends Lyssa, Parker's envy grows, impacting his performance. Can Parker overcome his feelings and focus on his dream, or will Lyssa's presence derail his Olympic journey?
From the publisher
Parker’s Olympic dream is at risk…Parker Townsend and Christina Reese haven’t seen much of each other lately. Parker is competing in the Olympic trials in combined training and Christina is racing Thoroughbreds. When Parker meets Lyssa Hynde, things only get worse.Lyssa, the daughter of a Montana rancher who rides her horse without a bit, has been winning everything and is fast becoming a celebrity. Christina instantly befriends Lyssa, eager to learn all her tricks. Parker’s jealous of Lyssa, and it’s affecting his riding. Will Parker let Lyssa ruin his shot at the Olympics?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 37,037
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 810L
The series
The Thoroughbred series
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On the Track
Ages 8–12 · 1999
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Dead Heat
Ages 8–12 · 1999
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Without Wonder
Ages 8–12 · 1999
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 41144
Publication
- Published
- May 30, 2000
- First published
- September 1, 1999
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061066351
- LCCN
- 2002553557
- OCLC
- 46568994
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