Told enchantingly from the perspective of Dante the horse himself, Dante of Maury River by Gigi Amateau is a heartwarming story for any horse lover. Born the grandson of the greatest racehorse of modern times, Dante struggles to succeed, whether on the track racing or simply making friends—either with horses or humans. Will Dante be able to overcome his fears and live up to his destiny? 305 pages, softcover.
Dante of the Maury River (Horses of the Maury River Stables)
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005938
ISBN
9780763687540
Grade 4-7
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Product Overview
- A heartwarming story of a headstrong racehorse fighting to overcome fears
- Told delightfully from the perspective of Dante the horse
- Higher reading level makes this ideal for older horse-loving students
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Publisher's Description of Dante of the Maury River (Horses of the Maury River Stables)
Handsome but headstrong, a retired racehorse finds a second chance in this affecting, fast-paced novel told straight from the horse’s mouth.
When Dante’s Inferno is born early, on a February night, there are already great expectations for him. He may be the grandson of the greatest racehorse in modern times, but Dante’s start proves a rough one, both in life and on the track. When Dante fails as a racehorse, he ends up at a Thoroughbred rescue facility run by rehabilitating prisoners before being adopted as a project horse at the Maury River Stables. It’s not easy for Dante to make friends—horse or human—but slowly horses Daisy and Napoleon let him into the fold, and a student named Ashley begins to work with him to learn dressage and jumping in hopes that he’ll find redemption as an eventing horse. Can Dante put his fears aside and succeed on the cross-country course? Narrated from Dante’s point of view, this is a story that animal lovers will cherish.
When Dante’s Inferno is born early, on a February night, there are already great expectations for him. He may be the grandson of the greatest racehorse in modern times, but Dante’s start proves a rough one, both in life and on the track. When Dante fails as a racehorse, he ends up at a Thoroughbred rescue facility run by rehabilitating prisoners before being adopted as a project horse at the Maury River Stables. It’s not easy for Dante to make friends—horse or human—but slowly horses Daisy and Napoleon let him into the fold, and a student named Ashley begins to work with him to learn dressage and jumping in hopes that he’ll find redemption as an eventing horse. Can Dante put his fears aside and succeed on the cross-country course? Narrated from Dante’s point of view, this is a story that animal lovers will cherish.
Category Description for Horses of the Maury River Stables
Told from the main horse’s point of view, Horses of the Maury River Stables series are authentic horse stories guaranteed to touch your heart. Each story introduces readers to an unforgettable horse with an unbreakable spirit despite facing no small amount of difficulty. Journey with each horse as they move through their life, learning and teaching valuable life lessons in friendship, strength, and courage. These books would be best for an older student, as the sentence structure and vocabulary are more advanced and the nature of the stories also lend themselves to some emotionally heavier scenes.
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| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| Brand: | Candlewick Press |
| Author: | Gigi Amateau |
| ISBN: | 9780763687540 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.6875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |
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