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Books published by publisher Cotswold Willow Publishing

  • The Fairies of Frost

    Hayley Nystrom, Alexandra Bulankina

    Paperback (Willow Moon Publishing, Aug. 8, 2019)
    Meet Lady Solstice and the Fairies of Frost as they bring in Winter and celebrate everything that makes it special, from all the Holidays, family get-togethers, music and more!***Chosen as Foreward Review's Book of the Day and Editor's Pick******My daughter finally has a fairy that likes just like her!******Finally a holiday book that includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Solstice******Recommended for classrooms, libraries and homes******This book will put you under its spell.*******It is so rare to find a story that is inclusive, shows characters of diverse origins AND a wonderful story that is just a beautiful story. This book gets full points for doing just that.****
  • Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse

    Ellen F. Feld, Wordhelper, Jeanne Mellin

    Perfect Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Tack 'n Togs (equine trade magazine) voted Rimfire 'Best New Horse Book' Rimfire, the sixth book in the Morgan Horse series, takes readers to a whole new realm within the world of horses. When Heather travels to Oklahoma to visit family friends, she is introduced to barrel racing. Falling in love with this quick-paced sport, Heather is thrilled when she returns home and discovers Rimfire, a fabulous Morgan barrel racer that just happens to be for sale. When her parents refuse to buy yet another horse, Heather convinces her friend Nicholas to purchase Rimfire. Everything is going well until Heather decides to take Rimfire to a competition without Nicholas's permission. What will happen to the horse as he makes that final turn around the last barrel, and more importantly, has Heather jeopardized her friendship with Nicholas, all for the sake of a ribbon? And don't miss the new book Meet the Morgans - the perfect companion to the Morgan Horse series where readers can meet the real horses behind the stories. Heather charged into the ring, her whole body tense, her mind on her problems instead of her horse, and her trembling hands clutching the reins tightly. Rimfire tossed his head as he neared the first barrel, trying to release the pressure on his mouth. The reins were too short and pulled the bit back against the bars of Rimfire s mouth, forcing his head close to his chest. He needed to stretch his head out to help balance his body, but Heather refused to loosen the reins. Rimfire managed to clear the first barrel, and as he aimed for the second one, Laura reached the ring. The instant she saw the pair in the ring, she noticed that Rimfire didn t have his overreach boots on. Heather! she screamed, Stop! Stop! Rimfire doesn t have his boots on! but her voice was drowned out by all the other people screaming, cheering, and yelling, Pocket! Pocket! Coming around the second barrel, Heather s preoccupation with Nicholas s finding out what she d done destroyed what little concentration she had left. She couldn t hear Laura, nor did she notice all the screaming. Heather clenched the reins, and as Rimfire tried to curve his body around the barrel, his constrained body position forced him to stumble. He fell toward the barrel, and Heather s shin slammed into the metal rim. The barrel moved and tilted and almost rolled over but then wiggled back into place. Meanwhile, pain tore up Heather s leg as a small trickle of blood oozed out onto her sock. At the same time, Rimfire s back leg overreached and tore at the bulb of his front heel. He too, felt pain shoot up his leg, but the proud Morgan was in full race mode, and his competitiveness would not allow him to stop. Rimfire took several tumbling steps forward, and the entire audience cringed. Would he fall? The horse refused to succumb to defeat and fought the urge to go down. He wanted to run! Rimfire struggled to regain his balance and somehow, in mere seconds, he was back on his feet, charging to the final barrel. Pull up! Pull up! shouted several people who could see blood seeping out of the back section of the horse s front hoof. With the roar of the crowd once again at thunderous levels, Heather couldn t hear what they were saying. She continued onward, still clutching the reins. Rimfire raced around the last barrel, but the pain in his heel was too much, and he stumbled a second time. However, this time...
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  • Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse

    Ellen F. Feld, Eleven & Company, Jeanne Mellin

    Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing, Jan. 2, 2007)
    Mrs. Feld has a true gift in capturing the imagination and engaging the reader. It is not always easy to find a set of books that will be read willingly by preteens! Kudos to Mrs. Feld on her delightful Morgan Horse Series. - Jenefer Igarashi, Senior Editor, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Winner of the national book award, "Children's Choices" co-sponsored by the International Reading Association and The Children's Book Council! An Accelerated Reader Book The inspiration for the Breyer Animal Creations Blackjack model horse. Sold with a copy of the award-winning book. Ages 9 - 13 Blackjack introduces Heather Richardson, a horse-loving youngster who has a problem: She keeps dreaming of a beautiful black Morgan Horse, and her dreams have told her that he s in danger and that she needs to save him. She s thrilled when she discovers that the horse is real and, with the encouragement of Blackjack s owner, she learns to ride and show while developing a strong bond with the animal. But when tragedy strikes and Blackjack falls into the hands of a cruel trainer, Heather must find a way to get her beloved horse back before it is too late... A note to parents: We are often asked about the content of our children's books. Do they contain any themes/topics that a parent may find objectionable for a young child? Does anybody die (horse or human)? Do they have sad endings? We are happy to report that our books are 100% child safe. While there is conflict within each story (friendships are tested, a horse becomes ill, etc.), nobody dies and each book has a happy ending. Additionally, while the main character in the Morgan Horse series is a girl, and one of her best friends is a boy, their relationship is platonic. They're too busy having fun with their horses.
  • Annie: The Mysterious Morgan Horse

    Ellen F. Feld, Wordhelper Editing Services, Jeanne Mellin

    Perfect Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing, Oct. 15, 2007)
    A Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner! Book five in the Morgan Horse series. The fifth book in the popular Morgan Horse series introduces a new horse, Annie. Uncertain of her origin, Chauncy decides to bring Annie home to Gallant Morgans, but he makes it clear she can only stay if he can locate her registration papers. When Heather discovers Annie's true identity, she is afraid to tell Chauncy, knowing the horse may be returned to a cruel trainer. Will Chauncy send Annie back to her original owner? What will happen to Annie if she is returned? Heather hides the truth from her friend and soon events spiral out of control. In addition to the mystery, this book also includes the exciting Justin Morgan class, the famous class that re-enacts the amazing athletic feats of Justin Morgan, and the Morgan Trotting Races, held on the same dirt road that Justin Morgan raced over 200 years ago. Both events are treasured by Morgan Horse enthusiasts around the country. And don't miss the book Meet the Morgans - the perfect companion to the Morgan Horse series where readers can meet the real horses behind the stories. A note to parents: We are often asked about the content of our children's books. Do they contain any themes/topics that a parent may find objectionable for a young child? Does anybody die (horse or human)? Do they have sad endings? We are happy to report that our books are 100% child safe. While there is conflict within each story (friendships are tested, a horse becomes ill, etc.), nobody dies and each book has a happy ending. Additionally, while the main character in the Morgan Horse series is a girl, and one of her best friends is a boy, their relationship is platonic. They're too busy having fun with their horses.
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  • Pidgy's Surprise: The Little Pony with a Big Heart

    Jeanne Mellin

    Perfect Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing, July 1, 2011)
    A Moonbeam Children's Book Award winner! Sometimes you don t appreciate what you have until it is too late... Cindy Sawyer has a wonderful Shetland pony named Pidgy. Together they have lots of wonderful adventures but Cindy does not appreciate her cute little pony. What she really wants is a fancy show horse like the ones her friends ride. After a summer of fun and riding, a morning comes when Pidgy goes missing. Not until she looks into the empty stall does Cindy realize how much she really loves her pony. Will Cindy be able to find her beloved pony before it is too late? (Note that the Kindle version does not include the interior illustrations)Early Chapter Book Ages 7-8
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  • Villette

    Charlotte Bronte

    eBook (Cotswold Willow Publishing, July 13, 2015)
    After a family tragedy, Lucy Snowe is suddenly left alone and without the means to support herself. At first she stays with her grandmother, then becomes employed as a carer for a disabled lady, then she boards a ship and sails to France. Despite only knowing a smattering of French, she finds employment as a governess for a family in a French girls’ school. It is there that she meets the hot-headed and impatient Monsieur Paul and they become passionately attracted to each other. Villette, is one of the finest regency romances in 19th century literature, with a wonderful gothic twist in the form of a restless Nun haunting the Pensionnat in which our heroine works.This edition has been illustrated by John Jellicoe and has an active index of chapters for easy navigation. George Eliot said of Villette "Villette! Villette! Have you read it? It is a still more wonderful book than Jane Eyre. There is something almost preternatural in its power."Charlotte Bronte also wrote the novels, Shirley, The Professor, Jane Eyre and the unfinished Emma.Love it? Give it a 5* rating.
  • Frosty: The Adventures of a Morgan Horse

    Ellen F. Feld, Jeanne Mellin

    Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing, May 7, 2015)
    Winner of the national book award, "Children's Choices" co-sponsored by The International Reading Association and The Children's Book Council. An Accelerated Reader Book Frosty, the second book in the Morgan Horse series, continues the adventures of Heather Richardson and her horse Blackjack. In addition, the story introduces a new character, a rare gray Morgan named Frosty. Through Frosty, Heather realizes that not all horses are meant to be show ring stars. Although disappointed at first, she soon discovers that Frosty's real talent lies in the area of trail riding, and it isn't long before Heather loves this sport. She and Frosty become trail buddies and must learn to trust each other if they are to survive the woods of Vermont...
  • What Can I Do? A Donkey-Donk Story

    Ellen F. Feld, John Cebula

    Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing, Aug. 1, 2018)
    I read this wonderful story to my first-grade class and they absolutely loved it! My students were actively engaged and I knew I had their attention after the first page. - Valerie Schuetta, M.Ed., Classroom Reviews Donkey-Donk has moved to a new farm where all the horses and ponies have special jobs. But as much as Donkey-Donk tries, she just can't do any of those jobs. Will she ever find something that she can do?
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  • The Mill on the Floss

    George Eliot

    eBook (Cotswold Willow Publishing, May 30, 2015)
    Victorian Britain can accept romantic love. It can deal with making ‘a good marriage’, as in marrying for wealth or a title. What Victorian society struggles with is desire, sensuality and wantonness. Thought to be semi-autobiographical, at least in sentiment, The Mill on the Floss follows the heroine, Maggie Tulliver, as she grows from girlhood into a stunningly beautiful, voluptuous woman who knows her own mind and will make her own decisions. The story follows her desire to have an impulsive, sensually fulfilling life, while also seeking to be respectable to society and her family – especially needing the love and acceptance of her brother Tom.Once again, Eliot succeeds in creating well rounded, interesting characters as well as exploring the political and social climate in which they live. The prevalent themes are the place of women in Victorian Britain, the exploration of money, debt, family cohesion and how easy it is to be perceived as a social outcast through social, physical or moral disadvantages.A wonderfully penned novel in seven books with a finale that is simply breath-taking.George Eliot also wrote Adam Bede, Silas Marner, Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda, Romola, Felix Holt the Radical as well as volumes of poetry. Love it? Give it a 5* rating.
  • Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan Horse

    Ellen F. Feld, Wordhelper, Jeanne Mellin

    Perfect Paperback (Willow Bend Publishing.com, June 4, 2012)
    An Accelerated Reader Book Winner - Parent-to-Parent Adding Wisdom Award for excellence in children's products! The third book in the popular Morgan Horse series, Rusty continues the adventures of Heather Richardson and her Morgan Horses. In this story, Frosty has her foal, a lovely gray filly. This adorable baby seems absolutely perfect, but is she? Meanwhile, Heather decides to try her luck in a new discipline and enters Rusty in several jumping competitions. Everything is going well until Heather begins to doubt herself. Will a new friend, Nicholas, be able to help Heather overcome her fears and win the Jump-Off? And don't miss the book Meet the Morgans - the perfect companion to the Morgan Horse series where readers can meet the real horses behind the stories.A note to parents: We are often asked about the content of our children's books. Do they contain any themes/topics that a parent may find objectionable for a young child? Does anybody die (horse or human)? Do they have sad endings? We are happy to report that our books are 100% child safe. While there is conflict within each story (friendships are tested, a horse becomes ill, etc.), nobody dies and each book has a happy ending. Additionally, while the main character in the Morgan Horse series is a girl, and one of her best friends is a boy, their relationship is platonic. They're too busy having fun with their horses.
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  • The Fairies of Frost

    Hayley Nystrom, Alexandra Bulankina

    eBook (Willow Moon Publishing, June 30, 2019)
    Meet Lady Solstice and the Fairies of Frost as they bring in Winter and celebrate everything that makes it special, from all the Holidays, family get-togethers, music and more!***Chosen as Foreward Review's Book of the Day and Editor's Pick******My daughter finally has a fairy that likes just like her!******Finally a holiday book that includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Solstice******Recommended for classrooms, libraries and homes******This book will put you under its spell.*******It is so rare to find a story that is inclusive, shows characters of diverse origins AND a wonderful story that is just a beautiful story. This book gets full points for doing just that.****
  • Northanger Abbey

    Jane Austen

    eBook (Cotswold Willow Publishing, June 10, 2015)
    Northanger Abbey was the first novel to be completed by Jane Austen in 1798, but after being bought by a publisher – who then didn’t publish – became the last to be published, posthumously in 1818. The story follows Catherine Morland, an honest, sweet girl of seventeen who is invited to her first society parties and balls in Bath, courtesy of her neighbours, The Allens. Catherine enjoys reading fashionable Gothic Novels, and translates the fictional ideas into real life, imagining the upstanding General Tilney, father of her love interest Henry, has murdered his wife. The themes of love and marriage, property and social status, as well as misunderstandings and intrigue, once again, take central stage to give us another delightful romance with a moral and happy ending. Northanger Abbey has been the inspiration for an abundance of novels, short stories, TV adaptations and a 1986 film of the same name.Buy this ebook free of spelling and formatting errors today, and enjoy forever. Love it? Give it a 5* rating to let everyone know.