Shelby Becomes a Horse Girl

<p>Shelby Simone is a regular city girl who is obsessed with horses. Even though she's never really had a chance to spend time with horses she's been curious about all things horse since... <em>forever</em>!</p><p>When her parents' jobs take her to a new small town in a rural area Shelby's life changes forever. Not only does she have to get used to a new way of life but her parents have gifted her riding lessons at one of the best barns around.</p><p>Starting something new is scary so Shelby has her hands full with a brand new activity new friends and a new school. While she experiences many challenges Shelby discovers two very important things: Not only does she love horses just as much as she thought she would but she's found the best friends possible along the way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Join the riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms as they spend their first summer together. Bonded by horses locals Katherine and Rose are joined by Shelby a newcomer from the city. Together they'll learn and grow in the sleepy town of Old Quarry Lake.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>This book is perfect for:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Girls ages 9-12</li><li>Young readers who have experienced moving to a new home making new friends and feeling awkward in new places</li><li>Readers who love horses and want to learn more about them</li><li>Aspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessons</li><li>Parents who have children who are obsessed with horses</li><li>Teachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issues</li><li>Families of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a change</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What makes the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales so special:</u></strong></p><ul><li>The diverse lineup of characters includes several races body types and capabilities</li><li>The characters' authentic voices help readers relate to their struggles and triumphs</li><li>The emotions and experiences the characters share are familiar to many readers</li><li>Challenging situations including moving trying new activities getting along with new groups body image issues and bullying are discussed in a safe and comforting- yet highly realistic- manner</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>In this book readers will:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Learn it's okay to be stressed anxious scared or awkward sometimes-it's all just a part of who we are as an individual.</li><li>Meet a group of girls who are silly kind-hearted caring completely imperfect and crazy about horses!</li><li>Understand how communication and honesty can bring people together in the best of ways.</li><li>Discover horses and horseback riding through the eyes of a young girl trying it for the first time.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>For young readers pre-teens tweens and teens the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales are not just warm-hearted stories about girls and their horses but provide information and insight about horses and the world of riding.</u></strong></p>