Literature books, fiction books, horse story, book sites, books for teens. Best horse novels for adults or older teens 276 books goodreads. Return to one of the world of twilight in this compelling companion to the bestselling ya phenomenon. You may be under the impression that horse books are written solely for tweens, but have no fear, my friend, because there are great books about horses for grownups on. Jan 07, 2016 look no further, because this ya novel has all the necessaries for a great ride. Pony horse story books by malin stehn for young adult cowgirl lot of 3 hardback. I put this in the horses category, because i thought more horse people would know more books. Young adult teenagers fiction new horse books horses. Horse fiction is one of literatures deepest genres and yet it is often dismissed as. Lets start with black beauty by anna sewell you have all heard of this novel from 1877, but are you with familiar with the books impact on animal welfare black beauty is one of bestselling books of all time and offers many messages about the mistreatment of animals. It has information about horse safety, horse behavior and preparing for your first horse show. Look no further, because this ya novel has all the necessaries for a great ride.
Have fun see more ideas about vintage horse, horse books and books. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Jody loves horses, and he learns some of lifes hardest lessons from them. Best young adult novels, best teen fiction, top 100 teen. The kobo store has free horse books, and many available for purchase as well. In 2011, the release of the head and not the heart marked the beginning of the alex and alexander series, contemporary fiction written specifically for equestrians. Best horse novels for adults or older teens 276 books. Shop childrens nonfiction animals horses books at alibris. Alex rider 10 books young adult collection paperback box set by anthony horowitz. These books are terrific and many are suitable for adults as well as teenagers. One of steinbecks earlier novels, the story is broken into four distinct parts following a period in the life of young jody, a boy growing up on a ranch in california. With its pageturning charm and edgy dialogue, this superfun read is sure to appeal to notso young adults as well. Ive listed them in vague age order from youngest titles up. Animal fiction for adult readers who want grownup books.
Dec 8, 2014 some excellent titles, picture books and chapter books, for kids who love horses. A horse called trouble museitup publishing ya books, i love books, books to. Young adult hardcover may 31, 2020 young adult hardcover may 31, 2020. Youll find some fiction, and many older titles on horse training, horse care, and riding. Bestsellers book lists profiles perspectives book to screen kirkus tv videos fully. Lot of 7 horsepony chapter books novels for children. Aug 04, 2011 please, i want modernish horse books with a girl character in it. Unlike many horse stories written for adults, the horses arent just a bit of colorful background but very important characters in the story and realistically portrayed. There isnt a shortage of amazing horse books to recommend to young readers who share a love of the big, beautiful creatures. This tale is the only one set entirely in the world of narnia. The horse and his boy tells the story of young shasta and his companion, the talking horse bree, who journey together to narnia in search of freedom. Native american authors and characters are featured in this fiction list including short stories and graphic novels. It follows the lives of four young adults over a 6 year period as they work in. May 31, 2008 with such a plethora of horse books for young girls, im surprised that there arent more authors catering to adults who are obsessed with horses.
The horse whisperer by nicholas evans, riders by jilly cooper, riding lessons by sara gruen, chosen by a horse by susan ric. Expect depth and razor sharp wit in this ya novel from the author of the. Although many are part of a series there are a lot of standalone titles as well. Whats your favorite horse related novel or non fiction book. The purpose of the annual list it to provide librarians and library workers with a resource to use for collection development and readers advisory purposes. May 07, 2018 how young adult fiction blossomed with teenage culture in america. Where to find free horse books online the spruce pets. It seems the hallmark of another time that the public library in our town had a designated section for equinefocused fiction. Starlight, patch, snowflake, diamond, dash, stormy, belle, lucky, fancy, penny. This book is for anyone who loves horse adventures. Leave us a comment at the end and share your thoughts. Apr 15, 2018 sadly, those books are few and far between in adult fiction, as if adults no longer need those lessons. Top twenty horse books for children childrens books daily. Yalsas best fiction for young adults blogging team presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended reading for ages 12 to 18.
The adventures and wisdom of one of americas most renowned horsemen, by buck brannaman. Remember, for a lot of people, ya fiction is a way to unwind from other more complex or literary fiction that can be a bit of a headache. The art of racing in the rain is one of the rare books about animals that does not come across as twee or written for little children which is an art form in. What horse books do you love that were written for adult readers. In addition to my own sonrise stable series, im always on the lookout for quality horse books for kids check out the categories below. The books are fiction, but each one features a different bread of horse as the main focus. This copy is for your personal, noncommercial use only.
In addition to a select few fiction horse books, there are books on horse care, information, drawing horses, horse coloring and. Pony horse story books for young adult horse cowgirl ranch lot of 2 hardback. With such a plethora of horse books for young girls, im surprised that there arent more authors catering to adults who are obsessed with horses. Dick francis wrote numerous thrillers based around britains horse racing industry and loved to depict the sports seedy underbelly. Zane grey loved writing horse stories as they were integral to the wild west of his fiction wild horse mesa, valley of wild horses and horse heaven hill are just three that spring to mind. May 01, 2015 you may be under the impression that horse books are written solely for tweens, but have no fear, my friend, because there are great books about horses for grownups on everything from cowgirls to. Fifteen horse lovers name their favorite kids books about horses for young riders. Oct 06, 2015 there isnt a shortage of amazing horse books to recommend to young readers who share a love of the big, beautiful creatures. Sometimes animal fiction has a way of showing us truths about ourselves in ways that people cannot. Fiction nonfiction, new releaseoutofprint, literary worksgenre fiction. Recounting the vampiric love story at the heart of stephenie meyers epic series from edwards point of view, midnight sun casts a whole new light on one of the great literary romances of the twentyfirst century. Tony ryan book award, recognizing fulllength books on horse racing.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The farmer gay themes a farmer hires a young man to work on his farm to take care of his horses needs. If you leave a comment then ill happily add you to the board. She also wrote the nonfiction a year at the races which is quite good. Im really craving a good horse story, and my favorite ya books from my childhood are not cutting it for me right now. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. See more ideas about horse books, books and horses. Please, i want modernish horse books with a girl character in it. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The range from books for early childhood to lower primary readers to books for young adults and adults you simply must read warhorse. Lewis for those of us who loved the chronicles of narnia, but thought they needed more talking horses. I liked this book because i love horses and mustangs. Fictionnonfiction, new releaseoutofprint, literary worksgenre fiction. Before there was ya, there were horse books literary hub.
Back in 2006, in honor of horse illustrateds 30th year, the editors compiled a list of 30 favorite horse books. If it was supposed to be kids or preteen ya it would have said so. In 2014, book 2 of the series, other peoples horses, was named a semifinalist for the prestigious dr. However, there is a series, or a book to be more specific, that encouraged me to write about horses and it is a story ill never forget. Pale horse books edits, designs and publishes wellwritten, finelycrafted books in several genres, including fiction for adults and younger readers, non fiction, and poetry. Conflict in young adult fiction is crucial, and should not be underestimated. Used young adult fiction teenagers these are terrific reads for teenagers and adults alike. My top 10 horses in fiction childrens books the guardian. Young adult hardcover books best sellers the new york times. Top twenty horse books for children childrens books. If horses were wishes by elizabeth sellers i really loved this book because it was a great new idea about a girl who turns into a horse, and her trying to decide whether life is better that way. Dec 27, 2015 the horse and pony books we loved growing up with. How young adult fiction blossomed with teenage culture in america.
Pale horse books edits, designs and publishes wellwritten, finelycrafted books in several genres, including fiction for adults and younger readers, nonfiction, and poetry. Although many are part of a series there are a lot of. Equestrianteen fiction, sports teen fiction, books barnes. If horses were wishes by elizabeth sellers i really loved this book because it was a great new idea about a girl who turns into a horse, and her trying to. But every once in a while i come across a special grown up humananimal story, and they still have the power to mesmerize me. Finger puppet book for toddlers and babies, baby books for first year, animal finger puppets little finger puppet board books chronicle books.
Sadly, those books are few and far between in adult fiction, as if adults no longer need those lessons. Black beauty did launch the pony book genre, which means novels about. Joey is separated from his first master, a young farm boy albert, and witnesses the horrors of war before the two are reunited. Theres even an entire series of horse wise guides, covering topics like owning a horse and taking up riding as an adult. Welcome to horse books probably the finest selection of equestrian books online brought to you by william binns equestrian books of oxfordshire, england. Something like wildwood stables, except for an older age range with jumping and english ridding, etc p. Best ya horse books what are your favorite ya horse books. The adventures and wisdom of one of americas most renowned horsemen. Ya horse book authors you should know expert advice on.
I have a horse and i like to think i can talk with her too. Top 5 tips for writing compelling young adult fiction. Enter here to find all the latest releases in equestrian books, horse novels and dvd releases with something to suit the youngest amongst us, right through to who have. Medieval love a young stable wench knows how to take care of the horses. Horse fiction is one of literatures deepest genres and yet it is often dismissed as lacking in substance.
Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. While most of the writers are virginiabased, author roger conlee. Many, but not all of these are from project gutenberg, and were written in the mid to late 1800s. A cracking debut from an assured new voice in ya literature, this is the perfect feelgood read.
Young adult teenagers these books are terrific and many are suitable for adults as well as teenagers. About equitainment horse books and horse movies for everyone who loves a horse book, horse movies and most importantly horses, equitainment is your equine dream come true. Set during world war i, this is the story of a gentle horse, joey and like black beauty, it is told from the pov of the horse. The book was written from a young teens point of view. Steven spielberg released a movie based on the book in 2011. When rachel first started riding, i had no clue about horse world. So dont feel too worried about not being deep or experimental enough. He loves superhero comics, so im not opposed to a graphic novel for his gift. After all, the smell of books is almost as good as the smell of horses. More than 75,000 of you voted for your favorite youngadult fiction. First of all, if you have not seen buck, the 2011 documentary film about legendary horseman, buck brannaman, you need to get that done before the horse person police come and take your horse lover id card away. Native american young adult fiction you need to read. Now, after all the nominating, sorting and counting, the final results are in. How young adult fiction blossomed with teenage culture.
Tully is a young boy who lives on a sheep station with the gunner, a cruel and gloomy man who often. In 2014, reinert also released her first historical. Horse books for girls christian horse books sonrise stable. If you have a little one who loves a horse book or twentymy favourites are below. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. With beach weather fast approaching, its time to stock up on some good horse fiction and nonfiction so that even when youre not riding yourself, you can ride vicariously. This list is for for those people who cant get enough good horse books. Pony horse story books teen young adult horse cowgirl. The horse whisperer by nicholas evans, riders by jilly cooper, riding lessons by sara gruen, chosen. Nov 23, 2014 if you have a little one who loves a horse book or twentymy favourites are below. How young adult fiction blossomed with teenage culture in.