The Palomino

 

The Palomino
By: Pamela Walls
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   It was amazing!


Book 1 in the Sonrise Farm series. When Jenny Thomas finally earns her way into a Christian riding camp, Sonrise Farm, for the summer, she eagerly joins in the fun. But the summer flies by quickly, and Jenny leaves with a heavy heart. When she is asked to work there as a stable hand, she knows her prayers have been answered. At a horse auction, Jenny finds an abused horse, buys her, names her (Endless Sonrise, Sunny), and nurses her back to health, her dreams fulfilled.

Recommended to: Horse Lovers

The Long Way Home

 

The Long Way Home
By: Lauraine Snelling
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.


When Jesselynn and the wagon train arrive in Oregon, and the wagon master leaves, Jesselynn wonders what her future holds, and why she's sad to see the wagon master go. As Louisa and her older brother are sneaking supplies into Richmond, they are caught and thrown into prison. While there Louisa is told that she may go free but her brother must pay the punishment of a spy - and be hanged! Can Louisa save her brother in time? The exciting and dangerous conclusion to the A Secret Refuge series.

Recommended to: Fans of Historical Fiction 

The Crossroad

 

The Crossroad
By: Beverly Lewis
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.


Even after he has solved the mystery of the postcard, Philip Bradley cannot forget the people he left behind. Spurred into action by Rachel’s helplessness, he searches for a cure concerning her blindness. Back in Lancaster, Rachel is also seeking for a cure, confident that if God wants her to see, she will. When Philip returns for the holidays, Rachel can’t help but wonder if he only pays attention to her out of pity.

Recommended to: Amish and Romance Fans

The Confession

 

The Confession
By: Beverly Lewis
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.


After her world was shattered by a mere dress, Katie (now known as Katherine) was shunned and is now in the Englisch world, staying with some Mennonite friends. As she searches for her mother, she discovers deceit in the Bennett mansion.

Recommended to: Amish and Romance Fans

The Choice

 

The Choice
By: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.

Amish Carrie Weaver is faced with a choice. A choice that could change her life. Should she join the Amish church? Or should she run away with her beau, leaving all she's ever known behind? Beautifully written, but has a lot of deaths.

Recommended to: Amish and Romance Fans

Teamwork at Camp Tioga

Teamwork at Camp Tioga
By: Marsha Hubler
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.


Skye can't wait to be a teen counselor and a special needs camp, especially when she learns that cute Chad Dressler is also working there. But her excitement doesn't last long. Jonathan, a deaf boy, causes trouble at every turn. When he suddenly disappears, on horseback, it's up to Skye and Chad to find him. Seems unfinished.

Recommended to: Teens

SummerHill Secrets

SummerHill Secrets 
By: Beverly Lewis
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.


Join Merry Hanson, a regular 15-year-old, who lives in Pennsylvania, as she goes through true-to-life struggles, while trying to be the best she can in God's eyes. But the last book, Shadows Beyond the Gate, has disappointing ending.  

Recommended to: Anyone

Summer with Prince

Summer with Prince
By: Thea Oljelund
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   It was alright.

Lisa Beauman kept quiet when her parents whisked her off to live in the country, away from her school, friends, everything she knew, to move to a place where she knows no one. Then she meets Stella. Her friendly, elderly neighbor lets her ride her horse, Prince, and when her mother protests, Lisa stands firm. With her life finally returning to normal, Lisa plans her whole summer with Prince, but when something horrible happens… A cute, sad story.

Recommended to: Horse Lovers

Stolen Gold

 

Stolen Gold
By: Katy Pistole
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   It was amazing!

But Jenny's paradise doesn't last long. When a rich and famous trainer, Vanessa Dubois, claims Sunny as her stolen horse Gold N' Fire, Jenny's heart-broken. Using deceit to get her on Mrs. Dubois's ranch, Jenny discovers that Sunny is being starved and mistreated, and Jenny can't do a thing about it. Jenny knows that God is the only one who can help her. Can she save her precious horse before it's too late?

Recommended to: Horse Lovers

Skye's Final Test

Skye's Final Test
By: Marsha Hubler
Reviewed by: Brandi S., 12

Rating:   Really liked it.

Skye's patience in pushed to the limits when Joey, a very friendly and outgoing boy with Down syndrome, calls her his girlfriend in public, both embarrassing and infuriating her. Skye treats him harshly when no one's around. But when Joey's horse comes lame at a horse show, Skye must push aside her own feelings and do what Jesus would do.  Has a lot of humor.

Recommended to: Horse Lovers