Ett gömställe åt Caspar

Saddle Island #1

by Sharon Siamon, Kenneth Göransson (Translator)

Kelsie är måttligt road av att bo hos sin stränga gammelmoster Maggie medan pappan åker bort för att arbeta. Fast när hon träffar Jen och den egensinniga hästen Caspar blir det genast lite bättre.
För Kelsie är Caspar drömhästen, men för ridskoleägarn mr Harefield är han bara ett enda stort bekymmer. Caspar älskar att bada och rymmer hela tiden ner till havet. Men när han dessutom kastar av en viktig gäst får mr Harefield nog. Han tänker göra sig av med kraken - något som Kelsie och Jen dock inte kan gå med på!

Genres: Horses, Childrens, Canada, Animals

151 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jenna Marie ~Scheming Scribbler~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first read this book (and the series) years ago, I was absolutely in love. Finally, a book series with realistic horses! It earned the name of my favorite series for years.
I just finished re-reading it, and I'm sad to say, I wasn't quite as thrilled. The writing didn't flow that well, and the characters and plots seemed a little stilted. It read like a self-published book; great premise, not quite perfectly done. I've dropped it to 4 stars for this reason. I still loved it, though, and it will forever be a treasured piece of my childhood!! For horse loving kids, this book is a definite must read!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty good book. kind of wish i read it when i first got it. she reminds me of me. i would do anything to save an animal, even if it put myself in danger.

[Cathyl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome book. I thought the plan to kidnap Caspar was too risky. There was many problems that hadn't been thought through. When Mr. Harefield came to Saddle Island, I was thinking oh no, Mr. Harefield is going to find Caspar. Good thing he fell into a hole. I thought Kelsie was really kind to help Mr. Harefield get out the hole and also when Mr. Harefield's boat got ripped apart. She risked her life to save Mr. Harefield, even though he treated others and horses terribly. I also thought that it was nice of Mr. Harefield to give Caspar to Kelsie. The ending was very happy in a way. At the end, when Aunt Maggie came with Kelsie, Andy, and Jen to Saddle Island, they all made a wish in the wishing spring. I think Jen wished Andy would like her or something. I wish there was a part where Gabriel and Kelsie are together and Jen and Andy are together.

[Samuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the kids, it's got horses, a mystery, an extraordinarily tame romantic veneer, and a forbidden island. For adults, especially those who remember things like the Nancy Drew books with some fondness, it might be a sort of guilty pleasure. I had fun reading it.

[Sarah Lonsdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was a amazing book..... I would love to read it again..... I would do anything for a horse like that girl did. The adventure grabbed my attention right away. I couldn't put the book down. You should definitely read it

[Animer12 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome book! I love Kelsie since she has so much spunk and isn't afraid others and stands up for herself!

[Kariane (bookish.introvert_) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good.