{"product_id":"shelbys-season-of-surprise-marty-kay-jones-9781953714817","title":"Shelby's Season of Surprise: An Old Quarry Lake Farms Tale. The perfect gift for girls age 9-12. (The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales Book 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eShelby 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... \u003cem\u003eforever\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is perfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGirls ages 9-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung readers who have experienced moving to a new home, making new friends, and feeling awkward in new places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who love horses and want to learn more about them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents who have children who are obsessed with horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGirls love these books because: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are filled with horse-y facts and adventures, putting them right in the center of the action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe warm tales inspire confidence in those who are having a difficult time with changes in their world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe characters experience- and work through- many of the complicated emotions that come with growing up today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the fourth book in the The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales Series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marty Kay Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1953714811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953714817\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Natalia Stepanova\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/08\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Marty Kay Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46420457881855,"sku":"9781953714817","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9f65c46b-75fa-41bf-a15f-b90d2ae6d7ab.jpg?v=1734634689","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shelbys-season-of-surprise-marty-kay-jones-9781953714817","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}