Books with author John Campbell

Will an injury spell the end for Christina's racing career and her friendship with Melanie? After taking a year off to train with her beloved Star for the Breeders' Cup, Christina is back in silks riding a few preliminary races. But all her plans are shattered when she suffers a severe injury in a track accident. When she learns she won't be able to ride for at least three months, Christina reluctantly agrees to let Melanie train Star –– a situation that will begin to tear the cousins apart. Will they be able to mend their differences for Star's sake? And just what will Christina do while her injury heals? Check out the bio and photo of famed racehorse Whirlaway inside! Ages 10–13

Has Cindy given up hope?While recovering from surgery, Cindy McLean goes back and reads what she wrote in her diary so many years ago. Cindy is sure her racing career is over now, but years ago, it was just beginning....Find out what happened in Cindy's own words as she travels to Arabian shores -- the ancient birthplace of the horse -- to work for Sheik al Rihani. There she learns that women are treated differently, especially women who want to race against men. But the more challenges she faces, the more determined Cindy becomes.Will the injured Cindy find inspiration in her spirited younger self?

Perfect Image is recovering nicely from the heartbreaking injuries she sustained in the Kentucky Derby, but it seems clear to Melanie and Jazz that her racing career is over. It's time to invest in another horse. But when Melanie falls in love with a colt with a reputation for being a man–eater, even Jazz has serious doubts. Melanie has proven before that she can connect with so–called 'difficult' horses, but this horse is going to test her abilities like never before! Ages 8 – 12

Cindy has trained Storm ever since he was a colt. Now he's a full-fledged racehorse and he's blindingly fast. In his three-year session at Gulfstream Park, Florida, he piles up victory after victory. Cindy is sure that storm is on his way to becoming a champion.When they get back to Whitebrook, though, disaster strikes. Cindy discovers that an incurable disease has spread through the area. Then Storm tests positive, and the vet warns that if they don't put Storm down, he may spread the disease to all the other horses. Cindy is heartbroken at the thought of losing her beloved Storm. But can she risk putting her other horses in danger to save Storm's life?

Will Cindy and Glory both be able to stay at Whitebrook Farm?Cindy Blake couldn't be happier, now that she lives at Whitebrook Farm. When her adoption is final, Cindy will finally have a loving home with the McClean family. And Glory, the stolen colt that Cindy rescued from abuse, shows more promise as a racehorse every day.But suddenly Cindy's worst nightmares begin to come true. First her adoption is not approved. Then Glory's real owner puts the colt on the auctoin block. Will Whitebrook Farm and her beloved Glory soon be just another memory for Cindy?After Cindy Blake's adoption is final, she'll have a loving home and a colt to raise as a racehorse. But snags occur when her adoption is not approved and her colt's real owner puts him on the auction block.

Christina saved Star from a stalker, but can she protect him from Brad Townsend? When Christina first moved Star to Townsend Acres to keep him safe from his stalker, she couldn't stand the thought of keeping him under Brad's roof. But now that they've settled in, she can't complain: the facilities are great and Brad is keeping a polite distance. But just when Christina begins to let down her guard, she makes a shocking discovery ... Ages 8+

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 somday....Will Ashleigh give up horses?It's almost Thanksgiving, but Ashleigh Griffen isn't feeling very thankful. Her favorite filly, Shadow, has just been sold. And her best friend, Mona Gardener, is moving far away. Ashleigh is tired of saying good-bye. She's so upset that when a needy mare with a late-due foal arrives at the farm, Ashleigh refuses to get attached--even when her neglect almost costs the mare her life! Is the new Ashleigh here to stay? Or will a holiday miracle bring back the old Ashleigh for good?

While visiting a track in New York, Christina Reese meets Cindy Blake, the well-known jockey and long-lost member of the Whitebrook family. Cindy has been plagued with shoulder problems throughout her racing career, and Christina is thrilled when her newly found relative aceepts an invitation to come to Whitebrook to rest and heal. But Cindy isn't the mentor Christina hoped she'd be. Bitter about racing, Cindy offers Christina little encouragement or inspiration. Christina's disappointment, however, is soon overshadowed when her beloved horse, Star, falls sick with a deadly virus. Yet to her surprise, she isn't the only one willing to fight for Star's life. Cindy is there, too, helping her nurse her beloved colt. Looking beyond her dreams, Christina wouldn't mind if Star never raced again--she just wants him to live!