Shadow Horse

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Summary: Definitely worth five stars! A must read!
Review: I bought this book without having read a copy of it beforehand, but I'm glad I took the chance, because this is one fantastic story! Being a horse person myself, I could identify with Jas's love of horses and sympathized with her over the loss of her beloved horse, Whirlwind.

However, the human interest element is also a very strong part of the story. Jas is provoked to attack Hugh after she finds Whirlwind dead and Hugh blames the horse's death on her grandfather, who then suffers a stroke. Then she gets sent to a juvenile detention center and, because her grandfather is ill, she's sent to live with Miss Hahn, a lady who runs a farm where abused and neglected animals are cared for until they find a loving home. Jas believes (wrongly)that Miss Hahn is in cahoots with her accuser, Hugh Robicheaux, and is wary of her. But she also meets Chase, a boy about her age who wants to be a vet, and with whom Jas soon develops a strong friendship. Later she also meets Shadow, a horse who was destined for the slaughterhouse but who, with loving care, turns out to be a purebred Dutch warmblood who is a natural jumper. With some investigating, Jas soon discovers that there is a connection between Shadow, Hugh and even Whirlwind, and she seeks to find out just want that connection is. Jas refuses to give up her case against Hugh, despite his threats and opposition from others who think she should put it all behind her and get it out of her life.

I hope that the author doesn't stop with just this one book, because this is a story worthy of a sequel, if I have ever seen one. I really want to see a continuing story to "Shadow Horse." There are things I would like to know. Will Hugh Robicheaux be exposed as the crook that he is, and given what he really deserves? Will Jas and her grandfather settle happily into life at Second Chance Farm? And most importantly, will Jas ever find her beloved Whirlwind and have her as her very own? As a person who has a special horse in her life, and very much wants one of her own, I especially would like to see that last question answered.

Anyway, this book is a must-read for any horse lover! I highly recommend it!

Rating:
Summary: THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!!!
Review: I got this book from someone and waited a long time to read it. When i started to....i coldnt put it down! The book is filled with different themes, love, sadness, mystery and suspense. Alison Hart did a great way of telling the book and i am highly hoping that she makes a sequel to the book because, the ending stopped so suddenly!

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read!
Review: Shadow Horse
By Alison Hart

Whirldwin

She was a flash of gold as she cantered around the ring. Ears pricked neck arched, she moved like a movie star in the spotlight as she sailed over the last fence. Landing smoothly, she slowed to a trot in front of the crowd, tossing her mane as if to say `'wasn't I great''? Because she was great. she was the most beautiful horse in the world but now she was dead.This book has such rich description all through it! Whirldwin is Jasmine Scholars favorite horse for as long as she has known wirldwin .Whirldwin dies because yew got put into her hay and it poisoned her and killed her! Jas is now in a foster care at second chance farm for assaulting the owner of the barn she works and lives. While at second chance farm she finds a horse Shadow who look identical to a horse at her other barn name Aladdin that died 4 years ago from yew also. Jas finds out Hugh Robicheaux the owner of the other barn found a look-a-like horse and copped Aladdin's micro chip and put it into another horse that had just died then shipped Aladdin away to another country and fooled every one to think that Aladdin was dead. Could this have happened to Whirldwin or is she really dead??
Kathleen

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Summary: SHADOW HORSE
Review: Shadow Horse
By Alison Hart

Whirldwin

She was a flash of gold as she cantered around the ring. Ears pricked neck arched, she moved like a movie star in the spotlight as she sailed over the last fence. Landing smoothly, she slowed to a trot in front of the crowd, tossing her mane as if to say ''wasn't I great''? Because she was great. she was the most beautiful horse in the world but now she was dead.This book has such rich description all through it! Whirldwin is Jasmine Scholars favorite horse for as long as she has known wirldwin .Whirldwin dies because yew got put into her hay and it poisoned her and killed her! Jas is now in a foster care at second chance farm for assaulting the owner of the barn she works and lives. While at second chance farm she finds a horse Shadow who look identical to a horse at her other barn name Aladdin that died 4 years ago from yew also. Jas finds out Hugh Robicheaux the owner of the other barn found a look-a-like horse and copped Aladdin's micro chip and put it into another horse that had just died then shipped Aladdin away to another country and fooled every one to think that Aladdin was dead. Could this have happened to Whirldwin or is she really dead??
Kathleen

Rating:
Summary: The best book you can imagen
Review: This book is about a girl named Jas who assaulted the owner of her favorite horse after it dies. Jas knows that Hugh(the owner) poisoned Whirlwind(the horse), but he has the power to shift all the blame to her grandfather. Now Jas has to live with a foster parent on the Second Chance farm. She is determined to prove that Hugh poisoned Whirlwind, and when she rescues a mysterious horse, she knows that somehow that horse is connected to Whirlwind's death. This book is absolutley amazing, and I couldn't put it down. The ending is dissapointing because it leaves the mystery half solved. I wouldn't read it unless there is a sequel coming out.

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Summary: A GREAT HORSE MYSTERY!
Review: This is the best book by far I have ever read. I have to give credit to Alison Hart who's wonderful writing really inspired me in a lot of ways. The way she put her words togerther is very unique and amazing. Alison Hart always keeps you on your toes not know if she'll pull a fast one on you. Her sence of writing is adventrous, mysterious and never boring. I garentee that if you start reading this book you will not be able to put it down. It is a great book for mystery lover or crazy horse lovers!

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Summary: One of the best books I've Ever Read!
Review: When I bought this book I didn't expect to like it.On the back something about a dead horse named Whrilwind.I had a stuffed horse named WhrilWind! But as soon as I started reading it I could not put it down! Learning about High Medows Farm compared to 2nd Chance Farm. Then the freaky thing about Alddain and Shadow.I also loved the romance between Chase and Jas. I so want to know if she finds Whrilwind and if her and Chase kiss agian.Also if the get Hugh! I love this book I think any preteen would love it!5 *****!