Katie’s Midnight Ride
by Christine A. Forsyth
Katie's Midnight Ride captures all the excitement of rodeo riding in an appealing story about a girl who learns to stand up for herself.
Katie plans to win the junior girls' barrel race at her Alberta town's Heritage Days Rodeo. She has a good chance on her fast, sure-footed trail horse Fudge.
As the day approaches, however, her older brother John claims he needs to ride Fudge, and their parents back him up. Katie scrambles to locate another mount. When she finally finds an all-black horse named Midnight, some are convinced he's bad luck. Katie aims to prove them wrong.
Katie's Midnight Ride captures all the excitement of rodeo riding in an appealing story about a girl who learns to stand up for herself.
About the Author
Reviews
"Girls are remembered in the Sports Stories series: Katie's Midnight Ride, Taking a Dive, and other titles for skaters, gymnasts and swimmers."
Kathy Muldon, Toronto Star
Awards
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
1997
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Horses, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Animals / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Animals / General
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