Books with author Joanna Campbell

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses--and dreaming of becoming a jockey some day...Will Ashleigh lose the horse she loves?When Ashleigh Griffen first found Lightning, the poor mare was thin and sick. But now, because of Ashleigh's loving care, Lightning is a beautiful, healthy horse. Ashleigh dreams of all the wonderful things she will do once her family has officially adopted the mare. But then the humane society announces that they've found another home for Lightning--and they're going to take her away right before Christmas! Ashleigh is frantic. How can she make them understand that Lightning belongs to her?

Parker's Olympic dream is at risk...Parker Townsend and Christina Reese haven't seen much of each other lately. Parker is competing in the Olympic trials in combined training and Christina is racing Thoroughbreds. When Parker meets Lyssa Hynde, things only get worse.Lyssa, the daughter of a Montana rancher who rides her horse without a bit, has been winning everything and is fast becoming a celebrity. Christina instantly befriends Lyssa, eager to learn all her tricks. Parker's jealous of Lyssa, and it's affecting his riding. Will Parker let Lyssa ruin his shot at the Olympics?

Allie, now sixteen years old, is just one win away from becoming a full–fledged jockey. Everyone gathers at Tall Oaks to celebrate her achievement. At the festivities the jockeys and trainers reminisce about their favorite horses past and future. Inspired more than ever by their tales, Allie and her horse Wonder's Legacy set out for Whisper–wood to perfect their jumping skills and to look after a broodmare named Sterling Dream that is due to foal soon. But a failed attempt at cross–country jumping forces Allie and Legacy to slow down. It's only when Sterling disappears that they get back on track. Will they be able to save the missing mare and her unborn foal in time? Be sure to celebrate the rich history of the Thoroughbred series with all your favorite characters in this spectacular concluding volume. Ages 10+

Was it really Ashleigh's fault?Tragedy has struck Edgardale. Ashleigh Griffen's favorite yearling has been injured in a terrible accident, and Ashleigh feels responsible. The vet says the colt should be put down. Ashleigh begs for time, and devotes herself to caring for the yearling. But nothing Ashleigh does seems to help. The yearling must be destroyed. Blaming herself for the colt's sad fate, Ashleigh vows never to become attached to a horse again -- it can only end in tearful good-byes. Can any horse mend Ashleigh's broken heart?

Is Wonder's racing career over before it begins? Against all odds, Ashleigh Griffen's favorite racehorse, Wonder, has come through training with flying colors. Now Ashleigh and Wonder's trainer, Charlie, are putting everything they have into getting Wonder ready for the biggest race of her career: The Kentucky Derby. Then disaster strikes. Brad Townsend, the son of Wonder's owner, insists on working Wonder one icy winter day. As Ashleigh and Charlie watch in horror, Brad gallops Wonder too fast, and the filly stumbles on the frozen track, badly injuring her shoulder. After two years of hard work, have Wonder's chances been ruined in a split second? Read Thoroughbred and experience the love and friendship between a determined girl and a very special filly.

Loyal fans of this classic horse series -- and readers who are discovering Thoroughbred books for the very first time -- will love this specially packaged gift set featuring the first four books in the collection. Experience the love and friendship shared between Ashleigh Griffen and her very special filly, Wonder.A Horse Called WonderAshleigh Griffen swore she'd never give her heart to another horse -- not after a terrible virus wiped out her family's breeding farm. But when a small, sickly foal is born, Ashleigh is the horse's only champion. Wonder's PromiseAshleigh is thrilled when the owner of Townsend Acres puts her once ailing filly into training as a Thoroughbred racer. But Wonder bucks and disobeys her harsh new trainer. The trainer is convinced Wonder can't be disciplined. After Ashleigh is thrown from Wonder, she thinks the trainer might be right. Is it time to give up on Wonder?Wonder's First RaceWonder has come through training with flying colors. Now Ashleigh and the trainer are getting Wonder ready for the biggest race of her career: the Kentucky Derby.Wonder's VictoryWonder is training for her next big race when her regular jockey is injured. Now Ashleigh is Townsend Acres only hope. Can she ride her favorite filly to the Winner's Circle?

Can Samantha ride Fleet Goddess to victory? When Ashleigh's horse, Wonder, gives birth to a beautiful foal, Ashleigh is thrilled. She's raising Wonder's colt, racing as an apprentice jockey, and she's even looking out for young Samantha McLean. Samantha moved to Townsend Acres with her father after her mother died in a riding accident. When Ashleigh buys a filly named Fleet Goddess, Samantha helps train the horse. Samantha loves horses, but since her mother's death, her father has forbidden her to ride. Then Ashleigh is injured, and Fleet Goddess can't train. Samantha is desperate to take over. Is there any way she can convince her father to let her risk riding again?

Thoroughbred is a series of young-adult novels that revolves around Kentucky Thoroughbred racing and equestrianism. The series was started in 1991 by Joanna Campbell, and numbered 72 books, in addition to several "super editions" 1. A HORSE CALLED WONDER 2. WONDER'S PROMISE 3. WONDER'S FIRST RACE 4. WONDER'S VICTORY 5. ASHLEIGH'S DREAM 6. WONDER'S YEARLING 7. SAMANTHA'S PRIDE 8. SIERRA'S STEEPLECHASE 9. PRIDE'S CHALLENGE 10. PRIDE'S LAST RACE 11. WONDER'S SISTER 12. SHINING'S ORPHAN 13. CINDY'S RUNAWAY COLT 14. CINDY'S GLORY 15. GLORY'S TRIUMPH 16. GLORY IN DANGER 17. ASHLEIGH'S FAREWELL 18. GLORY'S RIVAL 19. CINDY'S HEARTBREAK 20. CHAMPION'S SPIRIT 21. WONDER'S CHAMPION 22. ARABIAN CHALLENGE 23. CINDY'S HONOR 24. THE HORSE OF HER DREAMS 25. MELANIE'S TREASURE 26. STERLING'S SECOND CHANCE 27. CHRISTINA'S COURAGE 28. CAMP SADDLEBROOK 29. MELANIE'S LAST RIDE 30. DYLAN'S CHOICE 31. A HOME FOR MELANIE 32. CASSIDY'S SECRET 33. RACING PARKER 34. ON THE TRACK 35. DEAD HEAT 36. WITHOUT WONDER 37. STAR IN DANGER 38. DOWN TO THE WIRE 39. LIVING LEGEND 40. ULTIMATE RISK 41. CLOSE CALL 42. THE BAD LUCK FILLY 43. FALLEN STAR 44. PERFECT IMAGE 45. STAR'S CHANCE 46. RACING IMAGE by 47. CINDY'S DESERT ADVENTURE 48. CINDY'S BOLD START 49. RISING STAR 50. TEAM PLAYER 51. DISTANCE RUNNER 52. PERFECT CHALLENGE 53. DERBY FEVER 54. CINDY'S LAST HOPE 55. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 56. HOOFPRINTS IN THE SNOW 57. FAITH IN A LONG SHOT 58. CHRISTINA'S SHINING STAR 59. STAR'S INSPIRATION 60. TAKING THE REINS 61. PARKER'S PASSION 62. UNBRIDLED FURY 63. STARSTRUCK 64. THE PRICE OF FAME 65. BRIDAL DREAMS 66. SAMANTHA'S IRISH LUCK 67. BREAKING THE FALL 68. KAITLIN'S WILD RIDE 69. MELANIE'S DOUBLE JINX 70. ALLIE'S LEGACY 71. CALAMITY JINX 72. LEGACY'S GIFT