Libby of High Hopes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416955429)

It takes meeting the horse of her dreams for Libby Thump to finally live up to her potential in this chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Elise Primavera.

Ten-year-old Libby Thump loves two things: her dog Margaret and horses. She dreams about them, draws them all the time, and more than anything she wants to take lessons and learn to ride like a real horsewoman. But when her mother decides to give the lessons to her older sister instead, Libby is beside herself. Libby's mom says Brittany needs the lessons more, to cure her "boy crazy phase"--and she also wants Libby to be "more girly," like Brittany. But Libby just wants to be herself.
With charismatic optimism and determination, Libby hopes she can talk her parents into seeing her perspective. And in the meantime, at least she can visit the stables and see her favorite horse, Princess....
This all-new series featuring text and illustrations from Elise Primavera, of Auntie Claus and Louise the Big Cheese acclaim, will appeal to anyone interested in horses--or who knows the value of having a good friend.

Author: Elise Primavera
ISBN-10: 1416955429
ISBN-13: 9781416955429
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Language: English
Published: 06/12/2012
Pages: 185
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.97h x 5.65w x 0.79d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 152358 / Libby of High Hopes

Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2012
School Library Journal 06/01/2012 pg. 95
Booklist 06/01/2012 pg. 102
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2012
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 57 - Recommended, Satisfactory
BookPage 07/01/2012