Books with author Whitney Sanderson

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony with a competitive heart!SOUTH WALES, 1939: Lily, a strawberry roan Welsh pony, loves Pony Club! She and her rider, Gwen, compete in and win lots of events, including Lily's favorite--jumping! Then Bridget joins the Pony Club. The English girl was sent from London to escape the bombings brought on by war. Gwen tries to be friends, but Bridget is sour and mean. Even worse, Bridget and her horse, Bron, make the perfect jump look easy. Now Gwen and Lily have some real competition. . . .

Ireland, 1917. Darcy is a light gray Connemara pony with silver dapples. She's fast and tough, whether she's pulling a load of peat from the bog or riding around the rugged countryside with Shannon McKenna, her human family's eldest daughter. But when Mrs. McKenna needs a doctor, Darcy discovers a skill that will change her and her family's life forever. Like Black Beauty, this moving novel is told in first person from the horse's point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about Connemara ponies and Irish history.

For all lovers of horses and history! This latest book in the Horse Diaries series features an Andalusian horse in romantic sixteenth-century Spain. Southern Spain, 1570s Calvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King Philip II’s horse master. Now Calvino and his young rider, Rico, must learn the complicated moves of doma clásica riding. Calvino doesn’t understand the use of this prancing—until he and Rico are chosen to represent the king in a deadly bullfight that will put all his skills to the test. Here is Calvino’s story . . . in his own words. Praise for Elska (Horse Diaries #1): “A must for horse lovers, the cozy and exciting adventure will draw a wide audience.” —Booklist

Ruby knows it is important to keep the unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable a secret. Her big sister Iris won’t let her forget it! Yet when her friend is injured, Ruby decides to sneak a unicorn, Starfire, into the hospital to cheer her up. Later, Ruby learns that someone took a video of Starfire and posted it online . . . and it is getting lots of views. Soon newspaper and TV reporters show up at Magic Moon Stables to see Starfire. Can Ruby and Iris protect the unicorn magic? Or will the secret of the Enchanted Realm—and the unicorns—be uncovered? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist. As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safe from the outside world.

Sometimes Iris wishes her mom and aunt still remembered that there are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stables. But the women don’t know—or rather, don’t remember—that unicorns exist. So why does their childhood friend Annie know about the unicorns? Not only does Annie know, but she also wants to use Rainbow Mist’s magic . . . and maybe the rest of the herd’s. Can Iris and Ruby protect the unicorn magic before it’s gone forever?There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist. As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safe from the outside world.

Treasure has never felt like she had a real home. For most of her life, she has been sent to a different camp every summer, then sold at auction. When Treasure is rescued and brought to Little Brook Farm, she doesn’t think her life will be any better. Her best friend Opal is gone, and the horses at Little Brook are strange. The thoroughbred Falcon constantly brags about his career as a show jumper, and the pony Winnie steals people’s lunches when they’re not looking. But Treasure is treated well at Little Brook Farm. She makes new horse and human friends, and the place starts to feel like home. But she is worried because she doesn’t have any special talents. Treasure wishes she could be an elegant vaulting horse like Devlin or an athletic jumper like Falcon. When she is put to the task of giving lessons to beginning riders, she feels like a failure. Can Treasure find her place at Little Brook Farm, or will she always feel like the horse that nobody wanted? Horse Rescue: Treasure is a fictional story based on real horses and people at Little Brook Farm, the country’s oldest horse rescue organization, in Old Chatham, New York. 50% of the proceeds from the book will donated to the farm.

Ruby’s new classmate, Cole, has a mysterious key. It looks a lot like Ruby’s key to the Magic Gate. Could Cole be a Unicorn Guardian too? But there are bigger problems in the Enchanted Realm. Starsong was stolen by dragons and taken to the Fire Mountains. And when the moon is full, the dragons will feast. Can Ruby and Iris rescue Starsong before it’s too late? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist. As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safe from the outside world.

Offers readers a captivating look into the most devastating terrorist attack in America's history. Learn about the survivors and first responders involved and how the United States responded to this tragedy. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

For all lovers of horses and history! In the latest book in the Horse Diaries series, meet Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare who grows up in the Wild West of California during the Gold Rush!CALIFORNIA, 1850. Penny is a blue-eyed palomino paint mare with a taste for adventure! She and a boy named Jesse search for gold in the hills of Northern California. After striking it rich and then losing everything, Jesse and Penny join the Pony Express. The job is a tough one, but Penny loves a challenge! Here is Penny's story . . . in her own words.Love horses and history? Don't miss the stories of Elska, Bell's Star, Calvino, Lily, and more in the Horse Diaries series!