Books with author Olga Cossi

Pony Summer is a preteen chapter book for every girl who struggles with self-esteem issues because she is overweight. Kelly always felt badly about her body image. But when two horses moved into an empty field behind her house, life took on new meaning. She eagerly gets involved with helping the owners take care of the horses. Kelly starts out with a simple job of keeping the horses' water full but the more she learns, the more important her jobs get. Kelly’s love for the horses quickly grows and she spends every free second she has watching and learning about the horses. As Kelly cares for and trains the horses, their progress becomes the stepping-stone for a new kind of freedom. Kelly becomes less self-conscious, as she develops a higher level of self-esteem. Her body and her self-image undergo a transformation that many young girls will find heartening. The first person account creates a story full of tears and triumph—and one that warms and encourages the soul of the reader.

Growing up is all about self-discovery. Each experience is an adventure in finding out who you really are. No matter what happens each day, how you handle it controls the outcome in your life. Playing Your Heart Out is based off of a true story that happened to a teenager named Sara when her mother suddenly left. This heartwarming tale will take you on an unforgettable journey.