Libby of High Hopes

Written & illustrated by Elise Primavera

Book #1 in the Libby of High Hopes series

A young girl fights to pursue her passion for horses against family expectations.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings

192 pages

$14.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Libby Thump, a ten-year-old with a passion for horses, faces disappointment when her mother gives riding lessons to her sister instead. Determined to follow her dreams, Libby visits High Hopes Horse Farm, where she meets Princess, a retired prize-winning horse. As she navigates family expectations and her desire to be herself, Libby must find a way to convince her parents to see her perspective. Will her determination and love for horses be enough to change their minds? Discover the heartwarming journey of a girl who refuses to give up on her dreams.

From the publisher

It takes meeting the horse of her dreams for Libby Thump to finally live up to her potential in this chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Elise Primavera. Ten-year-old Libby Thump loves two things: her dog Margaret and horses. She dreams about them, draws them all the time, and more than anything she wants to take lessons and learn to ride like a real horsewoman. But when her mother decides to give the lessons to her older sister instead, Libby is beside herself. Libby’s mom says Brittany needs the lessons more, to cure her “boy crazy phase”–and she also wants Libby to be “more girly,” like Brittany. But Libby just wants to be herself. With charismatic optimism and determination, Libby hopes she can talk her parents into seeing her perspective. And in the meantime, at least she can visit the stables and see her favorite horse, Princess…. This all-new series featuring text and illustrations from Elise Primavera, of Auntie Claus and Louise the Big Cheese acclaim, will appeal to anyone interested in horses–or who knows the value of having a good friend.

At a glance