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Description
When Tessa and Veronica start spending all their time together, the other Saddle Club members are curious about what the real reasons are.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves horses, this is exactly the kind of book they'll devour. The Saddle Club series has been pleasing young readers for decades, and "English Rider" delivers the mix of friendship drama, horse care details, and riding adventures that fans expect. The story follows the girls as they navigate changing friendships and figure out what's really going on when two friends become inseparable, which gives it a little mystery spark beyond just the horse content. It's perfect for middle graders who are into realistic stories about friendship dynamics maybe even kids who are working through their own friend group changes. Parents can feel good about this one too: it's wholesome, age-appropriate, and actually teaches some horse basics without being preachy about it. If your young reader has already burned through the earlier Saddle Club books or loves anything horse-related, they'll be right at home here, and the short chapters make it a quick, satisfying read.