Books with author Gigi Amateau

On the night Chancey is born, a "fire star" gallops across the sky. But many years of hardship will pass before the orphaned albino Appaloosa can believe the prophecy his dam foretold—that his "fire star" was a beacon for a horse of profound wisdom and extraordinary potential, one who will eventually change the lives of two children forever. Told through Chancey’s eyes in the classic tradition of great horse stories, here is a tale about bravery, destiny, and hope—and about sharing the magic of a second chance.“Injects a dose of modernity into the old hard-luck horse story...Delightful.” -The Chronicle of the Horse“The horse story is revived to magni?cent effect in this moving novel.” -The Horn Book“Many details about equine behavior and horsemanship lend authenticity...A highly enjoyable read.” -School Library Journal“Earnest, heartfelt, and uplifting.” -Voice of Youth Advocates

Handsome but headstrong, a retired racehorse finds a second chance in eventing in this affecting, fast-paced novel told straight from the horse's mouth.When Dante's Inferno is born early, on a February night, there are great expectations for him. He may be the grandson of the greatest racehorse in modern times, but Dante's start proves a rough one: he doesn't bond with many people, as they always seem to be either poking and prodding him or trying to get him to fulfill their dreams. When Dante fails to live up to his bloodline, he ends up at a Thoroughbred rescue facility run by rehabilitating prisoners and is later adopted as a project horse for a student named Ashley at the Maury River Stables.It's not easy for Dante to befriend other horses, but slowly Daisy and Napoleon let him into the fold, and Ashley begins to work with him to learn dressage and jumping in hopes that he'll find redemption as an eventing horse. Can Dante put his fears aside enough to succeed on the cross country course?Narrated from Dante's point of view, this is a story that animal lovers will cherish.

Handsome but headstrong, a retired racehorse finds a second chance in eventing in this affecting, fast-pacednovel told straight from the horse's mouth.When Dante's Inferno is born early, on a February night, there are great expectations for him. He may be thegrandson of the greatest racehorse in modern times, but Dante's start proves a rough one: he doesn't bond with many people, as they always seem to be either poking and prodding him or trying to get him to fulfill their dreams. When Dante fails to live up to his bloodline, he ends up at a Thoroughbred rescue facility run by rehabilitating prisoners and is later adopted as a project horse for a student named Ashley at the Maury River Stables.It's not easy for Dante to befriend other horses, but slowly Daisy and Napoleon let him into the fold, andAshley begins to work with him to learn dressage and jumping in hopes that he'll find redemption as aneventing horse. Can Dante put his fears aside enough to succeed on the cross country course?Narrated from Dante's point of view, this is a story that animal lovers will cherish.

Handsome but headstrong, a retired racehorse finds a second chance in eventing in this affecting, fast-pacednovel told straight from the horse's mouth.When Dante's Inferno is born early, on a February night, there are great expectations for him. He may be thegrandson of the greatest racehorse in modern times, but Dante's start proves a rough one: he doesn't bond with many people, as they always seem to be either poking and prodding him or trying to get him to fulfill their dreams. When Dante fails to live up to his bloodline, he ends up at a Thoroughbred rescue facility run by rehabilitating prisoners and is later adopted as a project horse for a student named Ashley at the Maury River Stables.It's not easy for Dante to befriend other horses, but slowly Daisy and Napoleon let him into the fold, andAshley begins to work with him to learn dressage and jumping in hopes that he'll find redemption as aneventing horse. Can Dante put his fears aside enough to succeed on the cross country course?Narrated from Dante's point of view, this is a story that animal lovers will cherish.

Handsome but headstrong, a retired racehorse finds a second chance in eventing in this affecting, fast-paced novel told straight from the horse's mouth. When Dante's Inferno is born early, on a February night, there are great expectations for him. He may be the grandson of the greatest racehorse in modern times, but Dante's start proves a rough one: he doesn't bond with many people, as they always seem to be either poking and prodding him or trying to get him to fulfill their dreams. When Dante fails to live up to his bloodline, he ends up at a Thoroughbred rescue facility run by rehabilitating prisoners and is later adopted as a project horse for a student named Ashley at the Maury River Stables. It's not easy for Dante to befriend other horses, but slowly Daisy and Napoleon let him into the fold, and Ashley begins to work with him to learn dressage and jumping in hopes that he'll find redemption as an eventing horse. Can Dante put his fears aside enough to succeed on the cross country course?Narrated from Dante's point of view, this is a story that animal lovers will cherish.