A Horse of Her Own cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.8
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 67605
Points per Word 0.000163
Page Count 288
Points per Page 0.038194

Description

At a summer camp, Jane feels like an outsider among the wealthy girls who board their horses at Sunny Acres farm. When the horse she has been riding is sold to another camper, her teacher asks her to help train a troubled, damaged horse who needs her care. Through caring for this horse, Jane finds a connection she has been seeking.

Quick Summary

This heartwarming summer camp story follows a girl who feels like an outsider until she gets a chance to prove herself through working with a new horse. Readers will root for Jane as she navigates friendships, learns horse training skills, and discovers that determination can transform an awkward situation into something magical. If your kid loves horse stories with real heart, or books like "The Secret Life of the Underwear" by Tyler Whitesides, they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy stories about fitting in and chasing their dreams.