Marjorie Reynolds (2)
Auteur van A Horse Called Mystery
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- Geslacht
- female
- Nationaliteit
- USA
- Geboorteplaats
- Rochester, New York
- Woonplaatsen
- France
England, UK
Quebec, Canada - Relaties
- Reynolds, Major-General RC (spouse)
- Korte biografie
- Marjorie Reynolds was born in Rochester, New York, and before settling there, lived in France, England and Quebec. She married Major-General R C Reynolds, a retired British Army officer. The family were always interested in horses; they lived in the fox-hunting country of Genesee Valley, and spent their summers on Nantucket Island. Marjorie Reynolds has written six horse books: all have a boy hero. Unlike most American horse book boys, none of her heroes come from the ranching or western worlds, but all feature English-style riding.
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Jim lives in the country with his parents, but is dissatisfied with his life. The elderly neighbors on one side are wealthy, and the boy next door gets whatever he wants from his father, but Jim has to be content with riding an old pony. He dreams of being adopted by someone rich, or even of having royal blood. Then Warrior comes into his life, a skewbald horse of unknown pedigree, but with tremendous potential.
This author writes good stories, of youth that face less than rosy lives, but who overcome obstacles with the company of a horse. Her tales are never sappy or preachy, just enjoyable, for any age. Recommended.… (meer)
This author writes good stories, of youth that face less than rosy lives, but who overcome obstacles with the company of a horse. Her tales are never sappy or preachy, just enjoyable, for any age. Recommended.… (meer)
"Ride the Wild Storm" is another good read by author Marjorie Reynolds. David is a troubled 12 year old: his parents are divorcing, and since his mother is ill, he is sent to Nantucket for the summer to "board" with a family who live there year round.
The Macy family is strange to David: the parents openly show affection to each other and their son, Bill. They also spend much time together as a family. At first David does not know how to act, but determines to somehow make it through the summer.
And then he meets Salty, a horse that is also being "boarded" at the Macy's, at least until a buyer can be found for the sweet-tempered little mare. David bonds with her, earnestly hoping that a buyer for Salty won't be found anytime soon.
The author has written other books about troubled youth and horses, and has an excellent way of conveying emotions, relationships, and situations without being melodramatic. This is my third Marjorie Reynolds book, and I plan to find and read more. Recommended.… (meer)
The Macy family is strange to David: the parents openly show affection to each other and their son, Bill. They also spend much time together as a family. At first David does not know how to act, but determines to somehow make it through the summer.
And then he meets Salty, a horse that is also being "boarded" at the Macy's, at least until a buyer can be found for the sweet-tempered little mare. David bonds with her, earnestly hoping that a buyer for Salty won't be found anytime soon.
The author has written other books about troubled youth and horses, and has an excellent way of conveying emotions, relationships, and situations without being melodramatic. This is my third Marjorie Reynolds book, and I plan to find and read more. Recommended.… (meer)
Marc seems to have it good: an only child of a well-off family, living on a horse farm and with access to equestrienne events and training. However, his father is an overbearing, highly critical perfectionist, pushing Marc to do what he thinks is best for his son, and is never satisfied with his son's efforts.
And then Marc sees a horse "ruined" for never satisfying his owner, and he understands why Silver Dollar refuses to obey. When an opportunity arises, he acquires the horse, despite knowing how his father will react.
This book and another one by author Marjorie Reynolds (A Horse Called Mystery), are thoughtfully written books about adolescence. They "ring true", sound and feel as if the author has also experienced what her characters do. The reader can empathize with Marc, and his mother, and even the wise and talented groom, Backus, as they deal with a family member with unrealistic expectations. Not just for kids, and recommended.… (meer)
And then Marc sees a horse "ruined" for never satisfying his owner, and he understands why Silver Dollar refuses to obey. When an opportunity arises, he acquires the horse, despite knowing how his father will react.
This book and another one by author Marjorie Reynolds (A Horse Called Mystery), are thoughtfully written books about adolescence. They "ring true", sound and feel as if the author has also experienced what her characters do. The reader can empathize with Marc, and his mother, and even the wise and talented groom, Backus, as they deal with a family member with unrealistic expectations. Not just for kids, and recommended.… (meer)
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- Werken
- 6
- Leden
- 93
- Populariteit
- #200,859
- Waardering
- 3.6
- Besprekingen
- 5
- ISBNs
- 22
- Talen
- 2
While this story isn't all sweetness and light, it's not all gloom and doom either: the kids are believable, and the issues with their parents and other adults isn't overdone, but seems about right.
I didn't like it as much as two of the author's other books, Keep a Silver Dollar or A Horse Called Mystery, but it's still worth reading. Recommended.