Books with author Louise

Will it be Chris's best Christmas ever . . . or the worst?Home for ChristmasIt's Christmas at the Double Diamond Dude Ranch. And this year should be the best Christmas ever. Chris's mom is coming home! Ever since her parents separated and her mother resumed her singing career, Chris hasn't had much time with her. But Glorinda Lee has decided to take a break from her Nashville tour as a country-western star to spend the holidays with Chris. Chris can't wait. Having her mom home for the holidays is the best present Chris could have asked for. There's only one problem: Chris's father has invited his new girlfriend to spend Christmas at the Double Diamond, too. What if she and Glorinda Lee don't get along?For Chris, her best Christmas ever could quickly turn into a disaster!Don't miss other exciting Chris adventures!

What secret is Chris's new best friend hiding?Call Me Just Plain Chris"Call me just plain Chris." It's what she tells people when her dad introduces her by her given name, Crystal. "Hello Just Plain Chris," they always answer. Pretty dumb, huh? That's why Chris is so pleasantly surprised when she meets Serena, the new girl whose parents have just bought the Lazy B, a ranch not far from the Double Diamond. Chris is impressed that Serena isn't one of those girlie girls who can't think of anything to talk about except their hair, or which boys are cutest, or what kind of clothes to wear. Serena is different. She and Chris have a lot in common. And best of all, Serena doesn't call her Just Plain Chris. There's only one problem. Serena is afraid of horses. But Chris has a plan to fix that!Don't miss other exciting Chris adventures!

Eleven-year-old Curly Jones’ life has become unbearable. A target of constant bullying, change seems impossible…that is, until new girl, Belle, arrives. Not only does Belle bring friendship, she provides an introduction to the Secret World; a world of magic, adventure and unexpected friends. But it’s not all fun and excitement. When an unwelcome visitor threatens the Secret World, Curly will need every ounce of courage to discover his own magic and fight for its future.

A dream-come-true horse . . . or a nightmareThe Perfect HorseAll summer Chris has been teaching her friend Serena how to ride. It wasn't easy at first, since Serena was afraid of horses. But she caught on quickly and now she loves to ride. Even better, Serena thinks it's time to buy her own horse. She's so excited! She even knows exactly what she wants her horse to look like. So it's a dream come true when Serena sees her "perfect" horse at an auction and decides she has to have him . . . no matter what. But as Serena and Chris are about to discover, he may not be the perfect horse after all.Don't miss other exciting Chris adventures!

Chris has resigned herself to the fact that she and Belle will be sitting out this year's barrel-racing event at the annual rodeo. It's too bad, too, because she and Belle would be a good bet to win. After all, Chris is a seasoned rider and Belle is the best horse ever. But since Belle is close to foaling, Chris will just have to wait till next year. Then she hears Frizzie Lizzie, a new sixth-grader, bragging about how she has the best horse around and that she is a lock to win the contest. No way Chris can let her get away with that! Her only hope is a palomino named Dandy....