Early ReviewersMarty Kay Jones

Shelby Simone is a regular city girl who is obsessed with horses. Even though she’s never really had a chance to spend time with horses, she’s been curious about all things horse since… forever!

When her parents’ jobs take them to a new small town in a rural area, Shelby’s life changes forever. Not only does she have to get used to a new way of life, but her parents have treated her to riding lessons at one of the best barns around.

Starting something new is scary, so Shelby has her hands full with a brand new activity, new friends, and a new school. While she experiences many challenges, Shelby discovers two very important things: Not only does she love horses just as much as she thought she would, but she’s found the best friends possible along the way.

Join Shelby and her friends Katherine, Rose, and Agate as they navigate pre-teen friendship and the challenges of riding. Share in their tears and triumphs as they learn about horses, friendships, and being a good friend.

This book is perfect for:

Girls ages 9-12

• Young readers who have experienced moving to a new home, making new friends, and feeling awkward in new places
• Readers who love horses and want to learn more about them
• Aspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessons
• Parents who have children who are obsessed with horses
• Teachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issues
• Families of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a change

Girls love these books because:

• They are filled with horse-y facts and adventures, putting them right in the center of the action
• The warm tales inspire confidence in those who are having a difficult time with changes in their world
• The characters experience– and work through– many of the complicated emotions that come with growing up today

For young readers, pre-teens, tweens, and teens, the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales are not just warm-hearted stories about girls and their horses, but provide information and insight about horses and the world of riding.

The temperatures are dropping in Old Quarry Lake, much to the dismay of the girls and their horse friends.

Shelby is gearing up for her first holiday season away from the city while her friends Katherine, Rose, and Agate teach her about holiday customs in her new home. This includes the Old Quarry Lake Farms Winter Party, which is one of the most important traditions at the barn.

But even though the holiday spirit should be bringing them together, the girls seem to be drifting apart. Agate has her first fall off a horse and has to decide whether she wants to face her fear and try to ride again. Or maybe—as Shelby, Katherine, and Rose fear—this is the end of Agate’s equestrian experience.

Meanwhile, Rose and Whisper are excited to be preparing for their first show season, which means they’re planning to spend the winter working every day with a new trainer.

Everyone has plenty on their mind as the girls join the Simone family to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the city. But when tempers flare at the museum, Shelby wonders what needs to happen to get the girls’ friendship back on track.

Shelby and her friends have a lot to face individually. Together, will they be able to navigate cold weather, the holidays, and loads of scary changes?

This book is perfect for:

• Girls ages 9-12
• Young readers who have experienced moving to a new home, making new friends, and feeling awkward in new places
• Readers who love horses and want to learn more about them
• Aspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessons
• Parents who have children who are obsessed with horses
• Teachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issues
• Families of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a change

Girls love these books because:

• They are filled with horse-y facts and adventures, putting them right in the center of the action
• The warm tales inspire confidence in those who are having a difficult time with changes in their world
• The characters experience– and work through– many of the complicated emotions that come with growing up today
• For young readers, pre-teens, tweens, and teens, the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales are not just warm-hearted stories about girls and their horses, but provide information and insight about horses and the world of riding.

This is the fourth book in The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales Series.

Shelby Simone is a regular city girl who is obsessed with horses. Even though she’s never really had a chance to spend time with horses, she’s been curious about all things horse since… forever!

When her parents’ jobs take them to a new small town in a rural area, Shelby’s life changes forever. Not only does she have to get used to a new way of life, but her parents have treated her to riding lessons at one of the best barns around.

Starting something new is scary, so Shelby has her hands full with a brand new activity, new friends, and a new school. While she experiences many challenges, Shelby discovers two very important things: Not only does she love horses just as much as she thought she would, but she’s found the best friends possible along the way.

Join Shelby and her friends Katherine, Rose, and Agate as they navigate pre-teen friendship and the challenges of riding. Share in their tears and triumphs as they learn about horses, friendships, and being a good friend.

This book is perfect for:

• Girls ages 9-12
• Young readers who have experienced moving to a new home, making new friends, and feeling awkward in new places
• Readers who love horses and want to learn more about them
• Aspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessons
• Parents who have children who are obsessed with horses
• Teachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issues
• Families of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a change

• Girls love these books because:

• They are filled with horse-y facts and adventures, putting them right in the center of the action
• The warm tales inspire confidence in those who are having a difficult time with changes in their world
• The characters experience– and work through– many of the complicated emotions that come with growing up today

For young readers, pre-teens, tweens, and teens, the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales are not just warm-hearted stories about girls and their horses, but provide information and insight about horses and the world of riding.

The temperatures are dropping in Old Quarry Lake, much to the dismay of the girls and their horse friends.

Shelby is gearing up for her first holiday season away from the city while her friends Katherine, Rose, and Agate teach her about holiday customs in her new home. This includes the Old Quarry Lake Farms Winter Party, which is one of the most important traditions at the barn.

But even though the holiday spirit should be bringing them together, the girls seem to be drifting apart. Agate has her first fall off a horse and has to decide whether she wants to face her fear and try to ride again. Or maybe—as Shelby, Katherine, and Rose fear—this is the end of Agate’s equestrian experience.

Meanwhile, Rose and Whisper are excited to be preparing for their first show season, which means they’re planning to spend the winter working every day with a new trainer.

Everyone has plenty on their mind as the girls join the Simone family to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the city. But when tempers flare at the museum, Shelby wonders what needs to happen to get the girls’ friendship back on track.

Shelby and her friends have a lot to face individually. Together, will they be able to navigate cold weather, the holidays, and loads of scary changes?

This book is perfect for:

• Girls ages 9-12
• Young readers who have experienced moving to a new home, making new friends, and feeling awkward in new places
• Readers who love horses and want to learn more about them
• Aspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessons
• Parents who have children who are obsessed with horses
• Teachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issues
• Families of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a change

Girls love these books because:

• They are filled with horse-y facts and adventures, putting them right in the center of the action
• The warm tales inspire confidence in those who are having a difficult time with changes in their world
• The characters experience– and work through– many of the complicated emotions that come with growing up today
• For young readers, pre-teens, tweens, and teens, the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales are not just warm-hearted stories about girls and their horses, but provide information and insight about horses and the world of riding.

This is the fourth book in the The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales Series.

The school has started again in the quiet rural town of Old Quarry Lake. Newcomer Shelby and her “townie” friends Katherine and Rose have had an amazing summer becoming friends and spending time with horses.

Shelby is afraid that going to school will change the dynamic in her friend group, and she’s right. After meeting a fellow horse-crazy girl named Agate in art class, Shelby introduces her to Rose and Katherine. That’s when things get… well, weird. Rose keeps disappearing, and Katherine doesn’t seem to have much to say to Shelby anymore.

As the school year drags on, Shelby finds herself feeling more distant from her friends than ever. Was introducing Agate to her friends a huge mistake?

Join the riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms as they spend their first year in school together. A new school building, a new group of friends, and new challenges to face at school and the barn—will the girls be able to navigate so many changes at once?

The riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms are enjoying their summer together. Newcomer Shelby Simone and her friends Katherine Wilson and Rose Jensen spend all of their free time hanging out at the barn and exploring the town.

Shelby is taking part in her first horse camp at the farm. Between her lack of riding experience and having Katherine as a junior counselor, Shelby feels equal parts confident and awkward. Katherine and Rose have been riding horses for years, and they’re all the same age—Shelby will never be able to catch up with them!

When the town announces the school year will be starting later than expected due to construction at an archaeological dig, the girls are excited to spend more time at the barn… until Rose announces she’ll be going on a surprise family trip with the extra vacation time.

Shelby enjoys spending more time at the farm to learn more about horses. But will her new skills be enough when disaster strikes?

Join the riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms as they spend their first summer together. Bonded by horses, locals Katherine and Rose are joined by Shelby, a newcomer from the city. Together, they’ll learn and grow in the sleepy town of Old Quarry Lake.

The school has started again in the quiet rural town of Old Quarry Lake. Newcomer Shelby and her “townie” friends Katherine and Rose have had an amazing summer becoming friends and spending time with horses.

Shelby is afraid that going to school will change the dynamic in her friend group, and she’s right. After meeting a fellow horse-crazy girl named Agate in art class, Shelby introduces her to Rose and Katherine. That’s when things get… well, weird. Rose keeps disappearing, and Katherine doesn’t seem to have much to say to Shelby anymore.

As the school year drags on, Shelby finds herself feeling more distant from her friends than ever. Was introducing Agate to her friends a huge mistake?

Join the riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms as they spend their first year in school together. A new school building, a new group of friends, and new challenges to face at school and the barn—will the girls be able to navigate so many changes at once?

Shelby Simone is a horse-crazy kid living in the city with her parents. Despite having the best friends ever at the exclusive Metro School for Girls, she can’t help but feel something is missing from her life.

When her parents break the news to her that they’re moving to a nearby rural community, Shelby is devastated… until her parents promise she can take riding lessons at Old Quarry Lake Farms, one of the best-known riding stables in the state! Shelby only has a month to say goodbye to city life and hello to a new world that includes horses.

After a rough start at Old Quarry Lake, Shelby starts to wonder if horses are really as wonderful as she imagined. As the summer days creep closer and closer to her first day at the Old Quarry Lake school, she worries if the trade-off was worth it.

The riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms are enjoying their summer together. Newcomer Shelby Simone and her friends Katherine Wilson and Rose Jensen spend all of their free time hanging out at the barn and exploring the town.

Shelby is taking part in her first horse camp at the farm. Between her lack of riding experience and having Katherine as a junior counselor, Shelby feels equal parts confident and awkward. Katherine and Rose have been riding horses for years, and they’re all the same age—Shelby will never be able to catch up with them!

When the town announces the school year will be starting later than expected due to construction at an archaeological dig, the girls are excited to spend more time at the barn… until Rose announces she’ll be going on a surprise family trip with the extra vacation time.

Shelby enjoys spending more time at the farm to learn more about horses. But will her new skills be enough when disaster strikes?

Join the riders of Old Quarry Lake Farms as they spend their first summer together. Bonded by horses, locals Katherine and Rose are joined by Shelby, a newcomer from the city. Together, they’ll learn and grow in the sleepy town of Old Quarry Lake.

Shelby Simone is a horse-crazy kid living in the city with her parents. Despite having the best friends ever at the exclusive Metro School for Girls, she can’t help but feel something is missing from her life.

When her parents break the news to her that they’re moving to a nearby rural community, Shelby is devastated… until her parents promise she can take riding lessons at Old Quarry Lake Farms, one of the best-known riding stables in the state! Shelby only has a month to say goodbye to city life and hello to a new world that includes horses.

After a rough start at Old Quarry Lake, Shelby starts to wonder if horses are really as wonderful as she imagined. As the summer days creep closer and closer to her first day at the Old Quarry Lake school, she worries if the trade-off was worth it.