A Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner! Book five in the Morgan Horse series. The fifth book in the popular Morgan Horse series introduces a new horse, Annie. Uncertain of her origin, Chauncy decides to bring Annie home to Gallant Morgans, but he makes it clear she can only stay if he can locate her registration papers. When Heather discovers Annie's true identity, she is afraid to tell Chauncy, knowing the horse may be returned to a cruel trainer. Will Chauncy send Annie back to her original owner? What will happen to Annie if she is returned? Heather hides the truth from her friend and soon events spiral out of control. In addition to the mystery, this book also includes the exciting Justin Morgan class, the famous class that re-enacts the amazing athletic feats of Justin Morgan, and the Morgan Trotting Races, held on the same dirt road that Justin Morgan raced over 200 years ago. Both events are treasured by Morgan Horse enthusiasts around the country. And don't miss the book Meet the Morgans - the perfect companion to the Morgan Horse series where readers can meet the real horses behind the stories. A note to parents: We are often asked about the content of our children's books. Do they contain any themes/topics that a parent may find objectionable for a young child? Does anybody die (horse or human)? Do they have sad endings? We are happy to report that our books are 100% child safe. While there is conflict within each story (friendships are tested, a horse becomes ill, etc.), nobody dies and each book has a happy ending. Additionally, while the main character in the Morgan Horse series is a girl, and one of her best friends is a boy, their relationship is platonic. They're too busy having fun with their horses. Ellen Feld has given kids another top-notch book in her award-winning Morgan Horse series...This book combines an exciting story with a lot of useful, practical information. It's a well-rounded way for young horse lovers to enjoy an entertaining book, and also to learn about equine behavior, proper horse care, and riding safety...Horses are portrayed as sensitive and thoughtful creatures, and the author beautifully captures the bond between a horse and a young girl. Bottom Line: Anouther blue-ribbon winner! --Kate Tully, Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar This is a great story for young readers ages nine and up. Ellen Feld s knowledge of horses their care, breeding and showing is very evident and lends credibility to the plot. The engaging drawings by Jeanne Mellin add clarity and interest. Annie is the sixth in the popular series about horses. Two previous books have won awards and Annie has already received a bronze medal in the Moonbeam Children s Book Awards. Armchair Interviews says: Great book for children and middle readers who love horses, and those who just love stories about any animal. --Armchair Reviews Writer Feld has crafted a magnificent tale that includes examples of truthfulness, dependability, comradeship, and human nature, in the quick paced chronicle of a lost mare and an adolescent girl. Ellen F. Feld, equine columnist, ardent horse lover, respected author, touches the compassion and passion of the teenaged horse loving set. --Molly Martin, The Compulsive Reader Award-winning author Ellen Feld began writing about horses more than 20 years ago. At first she wrote for small, regional magazines, but within a few short years, her work began to appear regularly in large, national publications. In 2001, while waiting for her next assignment, Ms. Feld wrote a short story about a Morgan. That tale became the first chapter of Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse. The book went on to win a coveted Children's Choices award (as did the second book in the series, Frosty), an honor bestowed jointly by the International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council. The book was also picked up by Breyer Animal Creations to be sold with a model of the star of the story, Blackjack. To date, Ms. Feld has authored fifteen horse books, including seven in the Morgan Horse series and three in the best-selling Donkey-Donk series. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two children, twelve horses, and assorted other pets. Used Book in Good Condition