Thursday, January 22, 2009

Heartbeat for Horses by Laura Chester and Donna Demari

"Heartbeat for Horses" is a collection of writings about girls and their horses. There are stories, poems, and excerpts from famous horse books. Parts from "The Silver Brumby", "Misty of Chincoteague", and "Black Beauty" are included. Some of the authors showcased in this book are E. E. Cummings, Charles Dickens, Marguerite Henry, and Laura Chester. Each piece of writing is also accompanied by a picture or two that capture the true beauty of horses.

"Heartbeat for Horses" reflects on the unique bond between human and horse. The pictures are breathtaking, and fit very nicely with the writings. All of the stories flowed, and held my attention. The grace and esscence of horses is beautifully portrayed in "Heartbeat for Horses". Women of all ages will enjoy this book. Those who, like me, are passionate about everything horses must read this book.

Reviewer Age:14
Reviewer City, State and Country: Renton, WA USA