Ellen Feld’s Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse embarks on a journey about the special bond between a black Morgan horse and a 15-year-old girl, Heather Richardson. Heather discovers that Blackjack, the black Morgan stallion she dreams of each night is actually a real horse. Heather meets him, and with the help of his owner, learns to care for him while gaining riding and showing experience. When trouble arises and Blackjack ends up in the hands of a cruel trainer, Heather proves that she is willing to do whatever it takes to rescue her beloved friend and get him back. Inspired by her own horses, Feld weaves life’s lessons on taking care of horses into her novels by drawing from her knowledge and experience of owning Morgans and showing in Saddleseat, Reining, Hunter Pleasure, Driving, Barrel Racing, and Western Pleasure. Ms. Feld’s first novel, Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse is a Children’s Choices Award recipient that has caught the attention of more than just a few young readers. Other books in the “Morgan Horse Series” include Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan Horse, and Frosty: The Adventures of a Morgan Horse, also a winner of the Children’s Choices Award. This boxed set including a model of Blackjack, the horse of Heather’s dreams, and a paper-back copy of the award-winning novel.
Recommended Age: 8+ Years
Dimensions: 10"L x 8-1/2"H
Billable Weight: 2.00 lbs |
