Horse Power (Saddle Club Series #4) Book

Carole, Stevie, and Lisa have been looking for a fourth member to join the Saddle Club. So when Carole introduces her friends to Kate Devine, the championship rider, the girls know they've found the perfect fit. Except that Kate doesn't want to ride ever again. . . .

Children's Literature

Watch out horse lovers, they are back! Three twelve- and thirteen- year old girls who seemingly have nothing in common, other than their crazy obsession for horses, have formed a group called The Saddle Club. The members are Lisa, the ambitious brainy one; Stevie, who is the opposite type of student and always looking for some mischievous fun to get into; and Carole, the somewhat absentminded yet accomplished rider. In this slim book, the girls are preparing for a gymkhana, where teams of riders compete in games against one another on horseback. They are looking for a fourth member for their club and believe they have found her in Kate. But why did Kate choose not to divulge the fact that she is a championship rider upfront? Horse enthusiasts will enjoy the animal scenes, and other readers will enjoy the great friendships the girls have. A little boyfriend side story is included too. Not an intellectual read, but equivalent to a beach read for the tween set. Part of the "The Saddle Club."