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Horses Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Horses Books for Ages 12–18

Horse fiction for teenagers deepens into competition, responsibility, and the particular relationship between a rider and an animal that requires trust to work. These 547 books are for readers whose horse interest has matured alongside them.

547 books

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The Adventure Girls #1

The Adventure Girls at K Bar O

A group of brave girls heads to the K Bar O ranch for an adventure in the American West in this classic story from the 1

Cover of Dear Fred

In the 1880s racing world of Newmarket, thirteen-year-old Laura experiences the rush and heartbreak of a first love with

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Sandy Lane Stables #4

Ride by Moonlight

After a scary fall, Charlie must face his fears and figure out how to get back in the saddle in this supportive story ab

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Brothers of the Wind

Jane Yolen

A runaway slave boy joins forces with a winged horse to outrun a Sheik and find hope in the court of an ailing Caliph wa

Ages 8–12

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A Horse to Remember

Mike Benson takes on the challenge of a lifetime when he discovers his uncontrollable horse is actually a forgotten cham

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The Horsemasters

For the teenager facing a high-stakes challenge or professional dream. This classic story explores the grit and discipli

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The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw

For the child craving more autonomy, this classic road trip adventure follows a boy who sets out to cross the country on

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Carol Emshwiller

Ten-year-old Bobby Lassiter enters a strange new world when she meets Mister Boots, a mysterious man who claims to actua

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Robert Newton Peck

Life on a Florida ranch changes forever for twelve-year-old Harry when she receives a pony and begins to understand the

Cover of Helping Hands

Vet Volunteers #10

Laurie Halse Anderson

Excitement over a sidewalk sale turns to concern when Jules and Josh realize the hired ponies aren't being treated with

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Jonathan Meredith #1

Prove Yourself a Hero

Jonathan’s life changes in an instant when he is kidnapped on his way home, forcing him to find incredible inner strengt

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The Horseshoe Trilogies #7

The search for a perfect new home for a pony named Charity turns into a desperate rescue mission after she is suddenly s

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The Circus Runaways

Margaret Pearce

A cold winter turns into an unexpected adventure when John runs away to the circus with his loyal dog Blue and his horse

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The Damage Done

Kirsty finds solace only with her horses until she crosses paths with Dally, a runaway teenager fleeing the crushing dem

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The Carousel Horse

A beautiful carousel horse becomes the secret bond between two girls from very different worlds as they navigate an unli

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Boy on the Edge

Fridrik Erlings

For the teenager who feels like an outsider and needs to know that even in the harshest environments, growth and redempt

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Henry and the Ghost Train

For the child who loves high-stakes adventures and needs to find the courage to bond with something wild and powerful.

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The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #1

The Georges and the Jewels

For the child who feels the weight of high expectations or struggles to understand a parent's strict rules while finding

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The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #2

An eighth-grade equestrian on a California ranch faces a heartbreaking choice when her talent for training a beloved col

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The Winter Horses

For the young reader seeking to understand courage and loyalty in the face of impossible odds. A gripping story of a gir

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Sandy Lane Stables #7

The Midnight Horse

The arrival of a mysterious new horse changes everything for Kate as she faces the high stakes of the Hawthorn Horse Tri

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Little House #8

These Happy Golden Years

Laura Ingalls Wilder

For the teenager navigating the transition to adulthood, this classic tale explores the bravery of starting a first job

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Protector of the Small #3

Keladry of Mindelan faces her toughest trials yet as she navigates the final grueling steps toward becoming a knight of

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A 700-year-old family archery tradition leads Merry through a secret portal into 1537 Wales, where she must fight to pro

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