Confidence Comeback
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Confidence Comeback

By Rennie Dyball, Piper Klemm, Dolores Okecki (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Show Strides series

Two riders face challenges and dreams in the competitive equestrian world.

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Tally returns to Quince Oaks after a tough show, her confidence shaken. As a working student and catch rider, her future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Mac Bennett aims for a challenging goal in the pony hunter division. Can she surpass expectations? Together, they navigate the highs and lows of equestrian competition, forging friendships and discovering their true selves. Will Tally find her footing again, and can Mac achieve her dreams? Dive into their journey of determination and passion in the thrilling world of Show Strides.

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This is the second book in the hugely popular Show Strides series! Fresh from her very first A-rated show, Tally’s less-than-awesome competition experience leaves her reeling. She goes back to Quince Oaks to rebuild her bruised confidence. As a dedicated working student and now a newly-minted catch rider, the future of her riding dreams hangs in the balance. Mac Bennett, is carving her path in the medium pony hunter division. With determination and hard work, she’s setting her sights on an extraordinary show goal that will test her limits. Can Mac defy expectations and achieve her goal? Will Tally continue riding sales ponies, or will she return to lessons on the barn’s school horses? The anticipation is palpable as Tally and Mac grapple with uncertainty. In this next chapter of their stories, the two new friends, along with the rest of the Quince Oaks crew, will navigate the twists and turns of their equestrian aspirations, weaving a tale of friendship, determination, and the pursuit of their dreams. This series is a modern take on equestrian stories. Dealing with major issues like friendship, body image, socio-economic status, and self-esteem, readers of Show Strides will find characters who mirror their passion for hoses and the challenges that come along with the sport. Join Tally, Mac, and the rest of their friends as they navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
980L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about horsesBooks about sports and recreationBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.5
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
October 8, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524894023

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