Wesley Dennis
1) Flip
Author
Publisher
The Viking press
Pub. Date
1941
Language
English
Description
A colt realizes his desire to jump across the brook following a dream in which he sprouts silvery wings.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Movie men have come to Chincoteague to film the annual Pony Penning, and Paul and Maureen are thrilled - until they learn that the producers want to buy their beloved Misty. Reluctantly, they agree to sell in order to send their uncle to college. But how will they ever fill the lonely place that Misty leaves behind?Finding an orphaned colt helps Paul and Maureen deal with their loss, and they soon discover that little Sea Star needs them just as much...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Paul and Maureen Beebe's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the elusive Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.Brighty's adventures have delighted generations of readers,...
7) Black Gold
Author
Series
Marguerite Henry horseshoe library volume 007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
No one thinks much of Black Gold because he is so small. But Jaydee sees something special in his eyes. He knows that Black Gold would be a winner if only he were the horse’s rider! Finally, Jaydee gets his wish, and Black Gold grows strong and fast under his careful hands. Soon it will be time for the most important race in America. Do they have what it takes to win? Black Gold’s inspirational story proves that the power of love and dedication...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed and the mute Arab stable boy who tended him with loyalty and devotion all his life.
9) Born to trot
Author
Series
Marguerite Henry horseshoe library volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
As he learns about the famous Hambletonian, sire of the American trotter, young Gib White dreams of some day having his own filly become a champion trotter.
12) Album of horses
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the world of horses and the various breeds, including the American Saddle Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse, and Clydesdale.
Author
Publisher
Rand McNally & Co
Pub. Date
1976 (1948)
Language
English
Description
He was named “Sham” for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco’s stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham’s pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners.
This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands...
16) One man's horse
Author
Publisher
Rand McNally
Pub. Date
c1977
Language
English
Description
A fictionalized history of the life of the horse credited with fathering the standardbred line accompanied by a pictorial postlude of his ancestors and descendants.
Author
Series
Cuatro vientos volume 103
Publisher
Editorial Noguer
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
Español
Description
La determinacin̤ Paul y su hermana Maureen a poseer un caballo de la manada en la isla de Chincoteague, Virginia, es mucho mayor cuando Phantom y su potro algunos de los ponis redondeado para la subasta anual.