Leap of Faith
Published on 18. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4062-6673-3 (ISBN)
Description
Annie Boyd never thought she'd be able to take part in riding events, but her best friend, Reesa, convinces her to sign up. When her father says she can't, Annie's even more determined to go, and prove to her dad that she can do it, even if he doesn't believe in her. But when Annie's friend Darcy seems too scared to participate in the event, how can Annie feel brave enough to try?
Annie Boyd never thought she'd be able to take part in riding events, but her best friend, Reesa, convinces her to sign up. When her father says she can't, Annie's even more determined to go, and prove to her dad that she can do it, even if he doesn't believe in her. But when Annie's friend Darcy seems too scared to participate in the event, how can Annie feel brave enough to try?
Annie Boyd never thought she'd be able to take part in riding events, but her best friend, Reesa, convinces her to sign up. When her father says she can't, Annie's even more determined to go, and prove to her dad that she can do it, even if he doesn't believe in her. But when Annie's friend Darcy seems too scared to participate in the event, how can Annie feel brave enough to try?
Reviews / Votes
Annie's back, and this time she is getting prepped for her first horse show. She isn't sure if she's ready, but she doesn't want to disappoint Reese by not going. When her dad makes snide remarks about her skills and Bobby's abilities, she changes her mind. She is going to go, whether she is ready or not, just to prove how wrong her dad is about her! Ugh! I can't stand Annie's dad. What a jerk. The poor kid is going to grow up with a complex. He belittles her constantly, and doesn't give her credit for anything. When Jessica can't accept her own inadequacy and blames Annie for her own lack of riding skills, her dad treats her even worse! It's a good thing Annie has good friends who aren't afraid to try to set him straight. I wish her dad would go on an extended business trip overseas and not return until after the series wraps up. He is so inconsiderate that he can't even give her a phone message. I felt bad for Austin. His ego takes a battering when he takes a fall in front of an instructor he admires, and it almost derails his riding career. It is mortifying to take a tumble, but unfortunately, it is a part of the sport. This is why I don't jump. I have enough trouble staying in the saddle on the flat, and don't need to add another level of potential fallage to my lessons. And yes, I just made that word up. Austin has to re-evaluate his reasons for riding, and he also has to accept that he is still just learning, too. The only difference between Austin and Annie are miles in the saddle, and level of determination. You can be the best rider in the world, but if you aren't willing to work at it, you aren't going to be successful and really enjoy yourself. Ridgeview Riding Club continues to entertain, while accurately portraying life with horses. Grade: A- http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4665 * Manga Maniac Cafe *Annie's back, and this time she is getting prepped for her first horse show. She isn't sure if she's ready, but she doesn't want to disappoint Reese by not going. When her dad makes snide remarks about her skills and Bobby's abilities, she changes her mind. She is going to go, whether she is ready or not, just to prove how wrong her dad is about her! Ugh! I can't stand Annie's dad. What a jerk. The poor kid is going to grow up with a complex. He belittles her constantly, and doesn't give her credit for anything. When Jessica can't accept her own inadequacy and blames Annie for her own lack of riding skills, her dad treats her even worse! It's a good thing Annie has good friends who aren't afraid to try to set him straight. I wish her dad would go on an extended business trip overseas and not return until after the series wraps up. He is so inconsiderate that he can't even give her a phone message. I felt bad for Austin. His ego takes a battering when he takes a fall in front of an instructor he admires, and it almost derails his riding career. It is mortifying to take a tumble, but unfortunately, it is a part of the sport. This is why I don't jump. I have enough trouble staying in the saddle on the flat, and don't need to add another level of potential fallage to my lessons. And yes, I just made that word up. Austin has to re-evaluate his reasons for riding, and he also has to accept that he is still just learning, too. The only difference between Austin and Annie are miles in the saddle, and level of determination. You can be the best rider in the world, but if you aren't willing to work at it, you aren't going to be successful and really enjoy yourself. Ridgeview Riding Club continues to entertain, while accurately portraying life with horses. Grade: A- http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4665 * Manga Maniac Cafe *
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Capstone Global Library Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 10 years
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 133 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4062-6673-3 (9781406266733)
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Person
While growing up, Bernadette Kelly desperately wanted her own horse. Although she rode other people's horses, she didn't get one of her own until she was an adult. Many years later, she is still obsessed with horses. Luckily, she lives in the country where there is plenty of room for her four-legged friends. When she's not writing or working with her horses, Bernadette takes her two children to pony club competitions.
While growing up, Bernadette Kelly desperately wanted her own horse. Although she rode other people's horses, she didn't get one of her own until she was an adult. Many years later, she is still obsessed with horses. Luckily, she lives in the country where there is plenty of room for her four-legged friends. When she's not writing or working with her horses, Bernadette takes her two children to pony club competitions.
While growing up, Bernadette Kelly desperately wanted her own horse. Although she rode other people's horses, she didn't get one of her own until she was an adult. Many years later, she is still obsessed with horses. Luckily, she lives in the country where there is plenty of room for her four-legged friends. When she's not writing or working with her horses, Bernadette takes her two children to pony club competitions.