Horses Forever: A Miranda and Starlight Story (Book 9) by Janet Muirhead Hill
In the ninth book of the Miranda and Starlight series, Miranda graduates high school and, with Higgins' guidance and Christopher's support, trains a talented filly, Beauty, for the Kentucky Derby. Captivated by the filly’s potential and the thrilling world of horse racing, Miranda aims for a Triple Crown victory. However, her immersion in the racing scene reveals the harsh realities of abuse and mistreatment faced by some racehorses. As she navigates a pivotal decision between racing glory and the well-being of her filly, Miranda learns that life’s toughest choices are rarely black-and-white. When a wealthy English aristocrat wants to buy Beauty, but is refused, he seeks breeding rights with Beauty’s sire, Starlight. This leads Miranda to embark on an international journey, filled with challenges both in England and in matters of the heart at home. Miranda's experiences ultimately shape her vision for her future and her purpose.
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In the final installment of the Miranda and Starlight saga, the young euestrian considers a difficult question: "to race or not to race?"
The previous eight books have taken the heroine on a journey from preteen to 17. Covering the next four years, Miranda Stevens learns some hard lessons about love, life, horse racing and horse rescuing.
Miranda says, "I eat, sleep, and breathe horses."
This authentic work will satisfy the most finicky of horse lovers, and is sure to be gobbled up by young people, especially girls who either have a horse or want one. The author dedicates her later "to all who know the heart of a horse."
Hill, who lilves in Norris, has written 14 noves for children and young adults. — LK Willis
The previous eight books have taken the heroine on a journey from preteen to 17. Covering the next four years, Miranda Stevens learns some hard lessons about love, life, horse racing and horse rescuing.
Miranda says, "I eat, sleep, and breathe horses."
This authentic work will satisfy the most finicky of horse lovers, and is sure to be gobbled up by young people, especially girls who either have a horse or want one. The author dedicates her later "to all who know the heart of a horse."
Hill, who lilves in Norris, has written 14 noves for children and young adults. — LK Willis
The final installment of Miranda and Starlight will not disappoint! You will laugh, cry, and ride along neck and neck with Miranda, Chris and Mr. Higgins, from the Kentucky Derby to an unforgettable trip overseas.
Horse stories, unlike the metastasizing of cancer chick-lit romances, teen dystopias, and a thousand facsimile variations of the omnipotent occult love triangle, endure in their gentle adventures; Janet Muirhead Hill's, in particular, flow with equal measures of domestic landscaping and conflict relevant to today's cultural climate. Hill's finale is idyllic without falling out of touch with what it means to exist as an adolescent.
Miranda's awkwardness with her boyfriend's parents, her quick temper and quick wits, her ultimate decision and drive to help others in either similar or separate situations to herself all fill her body with breath, animate her ambitions. Miranda is the teen protagonist many young people subconsciously crave which I, as a product of the nineties tail end, can confirm. As someone quite familiar with pieces from Janet Muirhead Hill, I have to say that the Miranda series outsoars other works in its authenticity. Hill has lovingly stitched a protagonist from gossamer and barbed wire, and it works.
-Laura Ingram, Moledro Magazine's Teen Poet, young author of poetry and prose.
Miranda's awkwardness with her boyfriend's parents, her quick temper and quick wits, her ultimate decision and drive to help others in either similar or separate situations to herself all fill her body with breath, animate her ambitions. Miranda is the teen protagonist many young people subconsciously crave which I, as a product of the nineties tail end, can confirm. As someone quite familiar with pieces from Janet Muirhead Hill, I have to say that the Miranda series outsoars other works in its authenticity. Hill has lovingly stitched a protagonist from gossamer and barbed wire, and it works.
-Laura Ingram, Moledro Magazine's Teen Poet, young author of poetry and prose.
Horses Forever, a treat for horse lovers everywhere, sees the return of Miranda, Starlight, and friends in the conclusion of this charming story. From the moment I opened the cover I was pulled back into Miranda’s life as she started her journey into adulthood. As Starlight’s descendants move on to become champions and Miranda and Chris’ relationship flourishes, I was reminded of the early series and their childhoods together. Overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia, I found myself unable to put the book down as my attention was completely captivated. I breathed a sigh of contentment as I read the last page and closed the cover. Janet has once again successfully produced a delightful novel; an endearing completion to a favorite childhood series.
Editions:
2017 ebook ISBN: 9781937849351
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2017 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-937849-34-4
The payment function on the Raven Publishing website is currently not available. I hope to get it fixed soon. In the meantime, order any book by contacting me at janet@ravenpublishing.net. Shipping will be free until we have the website functioning again.
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