The Horse Diaries

 The Horse Diaries

reviews by Grace Colwell

Elska, the first book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a horse that lives in Iceland with the Vikings. Elska makes friends with a girl named Amma, but Elska is gifted to a neighbor. Amma is saddened to hear that  Elska will be leaving. Can they still remain friends? In the book there were some fun facts about Iceland and the Vikings. I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Elska’s perspective.

Bell’s Star, the second book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Morgan horse that works on a farm in Vermont. Star’s owner’s daughter, Katie, loves to ride fast on Star when she’s not working. But one day when cooling of in the river they spot a girl being swept downstream, as it turns out the girl is a slave trying to get to Canada. Will the girl ever get to freedom? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Bell’s Star’s perspective.

Koda, the third book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a quarter horse who travels out west on a wagon train. The journey is hard and costly but the reward is great. Jasmine, Koda’s friend loses her way on the trail, everyone wonders if she is OK. I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Koda’s perspective.

Maestoso Petra, the fourth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Lipizzaner stallion who is training to preform moves only Lipizzaner’s can do. But when WWII invades Europe, the trainers don’t know if they can continue training or if their beloved Vienna will be bombed like so many other cities. I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Maestoso Petra’s perspective.

Golden Sun, the fifth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about an Appaloosa that lives with a tribe Nimi’ipuus. Golden Sun’s rider becomes a medicine man and he has to find a special root to make his friend get better. Can they find the root? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Golden Sun’s perspective.

Yatimah, the sixth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about an Arabian horse that lives with humans, camels, sheep and goats. But when their camp is raided Yatimah realizes that she wants to be a raid horse too. Can she fulfill her dream? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Yatimah’s perspective.

Risky Chance, the seventh book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Thoroughbred racehorse that is very fast. But an accident changes his life. Will he ever love the racetrack again? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Risky Chance’s perspective.

Black Cloud, the eighth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a wild mustang, whose herd gets chased by humans. A lot of them die, who will be left? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Black Cloud’s perspective.

Tennessee Rose, the ninth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Tennessee walker who lives in Alabama. When the civil war breaks out Rosie is chosen to be a generals mount. Will Rosie come back? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Tennessee Rose’s perspective.

Darcy, the tenth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Connemara pony that works on a farm. Darcy loves to run, she later finds her speed useful when the doctor needs to be summand and a race needs won. Can Darcy get the doc. and win the race? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Darcy’s perspective.

Jingle Bells, the eleventh book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Clydesdale gelding that lives in the time when horses and wagons are being replaced by Henry Ford’s model T. Will Jingle still be needed? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Jingle’s perspective.

Luna, the twelfth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about Frisian mare who joins the circus. Her favorite human is a little girl named May who wants to perform like her older sister. But her parents say she’s not strong enough. Can Luna and May prove that they are good? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Luna’s perspective. 

Cinders, the thirteenth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Percheron mare who is training to become a fire horse. But everything she sees scares her, so the fire dog, Sparky, helps keep Cinders calm. But one night sparky’s gone, and Cinders is having to face the biggest fire Chicago has ever seen. Can she do it? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Cinders’ perspective. 

Calvino, the fourteenth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Andalusian stallion that works on a cattle ranch who is later trained to dance with other horses. He does not see the point of these “silly” moves until he has to use them in a bullfight. Will Calvino survive? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Calvino’s perspective.   

 Lily, the fifteenth book in the series Horse Diaries, is about a Welsh pony that loves to compete in the local Pony Club events. Then a snobby girl from London joins the Club and makes sure everyone knows she is the best ridder. Can Lily and her rider get thorough the wall the new girl makes? I enjoyed reading this book because it was from Lily’s perspective.