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Author : Diane Lee Wilson Publisher : Simon and Schuster Page : 324 pages File Size : 28,32 MB Release : 2010-07-06 Category : Young Adult Fiction ISBN : 1442403357
Fifteen-year-old Rachel is furious and lonely when her father moves the family to Boston in 1872—especially since she had to sell her beloved horse. But in Boston she finds the Governor’s Girl, an injured firehorse, and begins caring for her and thinking about becoming a veterinarian. Then an outbreak of fires causes Rachel to question the ethics of her journalist father, and when the horses who pull the fire engines fall ill, the danger escalates. In a dramatic climax, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 is brought to life with cinematic vividness, and Rachel proves her grit and determination to make something of herself.
A fiery and romantic adventure, perfect for fans of Grace Lin, Kristen Cashore, or Lisa See! Jade Moon is a Fire Horse -- the worst sign in the Chinese zodiac for girls, said to make them stubborn, willful, and far too imaginative. But while her family despairs of marrying her off, she has a passionate heart and powerful dreams, and wants only to find a way to make them come true.Then a young man named Sterling Promise offers Jade Moon and her father a chance to go to America. While Sterling Promise's smooth manners couldn't be more different from her impulsive nature, Jade Moon falls in love with him on the long voyage. But America in 1923 doesn't want many Chinese immigrants, and when they are detained at Angel Island, the "Ellis Island of the West," she discovers a betrayal that destroys all her dreams. To get into America, much less survive there, Jade Moon will have to use all her stubbornness and will to break a new path... one so brave and dangerous, only a Fire Horse girl could imagine it.
Blitz was no ordinary horse. He had within him a quality of greatness which gave him the power to give his best—and more—whenever it was needed. Carefully trained and well cared for, he soon became the most talked about fire horse in Drumlin—fast and sure and first at almost every fire. Then a fearful accident injured both Blitz and his driver and the great fire horse days were over. Blitz was sold to a cruel master, and needed all of his courage and strength to live through the next few years. The story of how he is saved by the love and care of a boy, an do how he in turn is able to save a child’s life makes a dramatic and moving book in the old tradition. There are happy times and sad times, and a warmth in the telling that will satisfy anyone who loves a great horse story.
Traces the life of Sayo, born under the disastrous sign of the Fire Horse, who comes to America for an arranged marriage and years later is imprisoned with her family in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
Magnus lives and works at the Broadway Firehouse. He knows that when the fire alarm clangs, he and his partners, Billy and Sparks, are supposed to spring into action. Without them the firemen would never be able to move the gigantic steam pumper. And without a pumper the crew wouldn't be able to put out fires. Then one day the captain drives into the firehouse on a loud, newfangled contraption called a motorized fire truck. It doesn't need horses to pull it to a fire. So just like that, Magnus, Sparks, and Billy are out of a job. A little history, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart are artfully blended in this rousing tale of one high-spirited horse who can't accept being put out to pasture. And thank goodness! Because it's this steadfast sense of duty that ultimately saves the day.
Can the railroad that is uniting America also bridge the gap between two boys from different backgrounds? Shortly after the Civil War, Malachy laces on his father’s boots and travels to the American West to work on the transcontinental railroad that will unite the country. In addition to the challenge of the physically grueling work, Malachy also has to adjust to working with Chinese men and boys, whom he views with suspicion and contempt. Despite everything, Malachy gets by with his love for his fierce new dog, Brina, and Blind Thomas, the most hardworking and loyal railroad horse around. But after a Chinese boy is blamed for stealing a bag of coins, Malachy begins to reconsider his prejudices—because Malachy is the real thief, and his conscience is uneasy. He begins to notice the many ways in which the Chinese workers are mistreated. And when real danger threatens, Malachy needs to find the courage to step up and do what’s right. Diane Lee Wilson’s atmospheric writing vividly depicts the western landscape of America in the 1860s and draws you right in alongside Malachy—and his beloved horse and dog—as he navigates a bumpy moral terrain and discovers a friendship he never knew was possible.
Alison carelessly leaves a gate open and two horses escape. and the drama continues when Alison, Meg and Becky ride to the high mountain to meet their friend Henry and they are trapped by a forest fire. Can the girls find the missing horses and survive the forest fire before it's too late?
In 1904 the city of Baltimore was almost destroyed by fire. Hundreds of firemen, policemen, soldiers, and citizens battled the blaze for three days. The disaster brings out the best in man and the bravest of deeds, but one hero stands head and shoulders above all...literally. Goliath is a fire horse assigned to Engine Company 15. He is massive in size and mighty in heart and steadfastness. To the men of Engine Company 15, Goliath is the ultimate fire horse. He is the lead horse for the team assigned to pulling the mammoth Hale Water Tower No. 1. When the fire alarm sounds, calling them to action, Goliath leads his team into the blaze. Soon his lifesaving actions will lead him into the pages of history. Masterful artwork from acclaimed illustrator Troy Howell brings this true story to pulse-pounding life. Educator Claudia Friddell says of her work researching Goliath, "It was a privilege to meet and interview firefighters and fire historians about the Baltimore Fire of 1904." Goliath is her first children's book. Claudia lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Artist Troy Howell has had a prolific career as a children's book illustrator with countless books to his credit, including The Secret Garden, The Ugly Duckling, and Favorite Greek Myths. He received his formal art education from the Art Center in Los Angeles and the Illustrators' Workshops in New York. Troy lives in Falmouth, Virginia.
Traces the life of Sayo, born under the disastrous sign of the Fire Horse, who comes to America for an arranged marriage and years later is imprisoned with her family in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
A collection of novelettes, short stories, and poems by the author of 'Muted' and the 'Outback Riders' series. Skilfully crafted stories that capture the magic, the wonder, and the heartbreak of rural Australia and the outback. Many of the stories highlight the resilience of the girls and women who live in the outback. Moving and memorable tales that will stay with you long after the book is finished. 'Flame the Fire Horse' is the story of a legendary horse of the outback, as well as the stockman who knew him. Follow the remarkable life of the chestnut stallion and the quiet man who loved him, right up to their final heart-breaking encounter. (This story was serialised in the Australian equine magazine, 'Rider'.) 'The Moon Horses of Malaron' is the tale of Taylor, a teenage girl who is forced to move from the city to a cattle station in the outback of Queensland. The Moon Horses are a mystery that the children of the outback station, Malaron, have learned to accept, but Taylor wants to know what they are...sometimes, mysteries are best left unsolved. 'My Baloo' is the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of competing at international level on her rescue horse. Mollie knows that, first, you dream, then you plan, and then you work harder than anyone else, and, finally, if luck is on your side, you achieve. Follow Mollie from the age of twelve, all the way to the Olympics. 'The Blood Horse' is the heartbreaking story of what happens to a family and a horse when tragedy strikes in the form of a riding accident. 'Blood in the Dust' covers a typical day in the outback life of a woman on a station, with a shocking twist at the end. 'The Governess: Letters Home from the Station' covers the life of a young woman who goes west to governess, and settles in the outback, finding a resilience within herself that is needed to survive all that the land throws at her, from droughts all the way to the devastating outback floods of 2019. There are also some true stories to make you laugh and wonder at the magic of horses, including a hilarious tale about Dusty, a pony who teaches a bully a lesson he'll never forget. There's the tragic story of Barney and His Mate, horses who deserved better. Jingo - The Smartest Pony Ever is a tribute to one of the great ponies of the outback. The Greatest Horse Race is an inspiring insight into the heart of an outback racehorse. There is a small collection of poems at the end of the book. The poem, 'Where Do the Riders Go?' has been read aloud at the services for horse people all over the world, and 'A Billion Atoms' has been inspiring readers since it was first written in 2018. 'Flame the Fire Horse and Other Horse Stories' is written by Leanne Owens, English teacher, equine journalist and writer for Horse Talk TV. Leanne is the author of the popular Outback Riders series (Horses Of The Sun, Horses Of The Light, and Horses Of The Fire). Leanne's latest release, 'Muted' is about an Australian horseman who decides he has to find a way to free 1,200 stallions held by a U.S. pharmaceutical company, while the heir to the company is determined to stop him - this inspiring tale of transformation, resilience, friendship, and love is a can't-put-it-down read that will hold your interest for all of its 400+ pages. The paperback version of Flame makes a wonderful gift for people who like horses and an excellent trophy for horse clubs.