Books with title Sophie's Stormy Summer

Sarah Taylor yearns for a horse of her own, but living in a large Florida city makes that impossible. Then her life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed mother decides to remarry, and the family moves to a small town in Kentucky. Soon after, an opportunity unfolds for Sarah to work at a nearby farm that includes riding a large, spunky pony named Stormy. To her delight, plans are made for her to enter the upcoming Labor Day horse show. But suddenly, Sarah's dream is shattered when her parents forbid her to ride Stormy! How can she convince them Stormy is safe to ride? A severe summer storm, and a shocking mystery may hold the answer.

Sarah Taylor yearns for a horse of her own, but living in a large Florida city makes that impossible. Then her life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed mother decides to remarry, and the family moves to a small town in Kentucky. Soon after, an opportunity unfolds for Sarah to work at a nearby farm that includes riding a large, spunky pony named Stormy. To her delight, plans are made for her to enter the upcoming Labor Day horse show. But suddenly, Sarah's dream is shattered when her parents forbid her to ride Stormy! How can she convince them Stormy is safe to ride? A severe summer storm, and a shocking mystery may hold the answer.

It may be sunny but Emma’s perfect world seems to be unravelling in front of her. First her friend Becca started being horrible to EVERYONE and now Dad is ignoring her and acting weird.Emma can’t help but worry that it is all her fault and as the storm clouds gather over her Dad she feels more and more guilty and responsible. If only she could get everything back to normal.This summer she realises that growing up can be a rollercoaster and maybe, just maybe, she should relax and enjoy the ride.A great book for 8-12 year olds.Reviews"There is lots of good description of the girls' families and all their activities, which makes the story come alive, and we really feel we know them and what they are like. There are amazing birthday parties and a village carnival to enjoy, and the food they eat is described in loving detail (a la Enid Blyton). ... This is a story that girls will enjoy particularly, and the problems encountered - the bullying and Emma's father's illness - are handled at a level that is good for younger readers. A good, involving read." www.healthybooks.org.uk "A very British story that deals well with issues of change and uncertainty. Strong themes of family and friendship show that change can sometimes be for the better." Farthing Books"The characters are realistic and the reader is drawn into the family life of the youngsters, making this book an enjoyable read." Parentsintouch