Miralee Ferrell's Novels discussion

A Horse for Kate, book 1 in the Equestrian Dreams series, will be released on March 1, 2015!

This series of four horse novels is geared for girls (or boys as there will be a main character who is a boy) ages 8-12, but personally I think it's more suited for ages 9-13, as I believe most 8 yr olds would struggle reading some of the bigger words and concepts, unless they're an advanced reader. The first book is turning in and I'll start on book 2 right after I finish my novella for my Love Blossoms in Oregon series.

My great nieces would love these books. They each have a kindle fire HDX now too so maybe I will gift them one.

I am looking forward to the release of this series too! I still enjoy reading children's books and middle-grade books occasionally, particularly when I am familiar with the author and know that they'll be good!

I'm very excited about this series. I had about a dozen kids in that age range do an advance read and got very positive comments. Also, I have a 10 month old granddaughter named Kate...sooooo....one guess what the heroines name is in the series? You got it!

Fantastic! It's wonderful that you are able to minister to this age group with your writing!

Thank you, Sarah. I feel the same way. I wove some strong life lessons into the first book and journal-type questions/thoughts at the end, as well as project for the kids to try at home.

That sounds great! I love how there are discussion questions and your author's note at the end of Blowing on Dandelions and Wishing on Buttercups. That really further engages the reader and makes them think and connect with the story on a deeper level.

Thank you, Sarah. The discussion questions are also helpful for book clubs to use.

Sarah wrote: "That sounds great! I love how there are discussion questions and your author's note at the end of Blowing on Dandelions and Wishing on Buttercups. That really further engages the reader and makes t..."

I agree Sarah. I got so much out of the Author's notes in these books. And to think I used to NEVER read them. Now I read EVERY note at the end and acknowledgements too!

That's so cool, Wanda, to hear that you read it all. How encouraging.

I love reading books for middle school and teenagers both. I enjoy being able to encourage young people to read positive and uplifting novels.

I agree, Debora. I'm new at writing for middle-grade readers, but I loved this first story and am anxious to start writing book 2. It has strong morals and values in it, as well as lots of horse stuff!

I encourage reading as much as I can too, Debora. I am reading a children's book right now for review. It's pretty good too! I read all age levels so I can honestly recommend them to people of all ages.

Wanda wrote: "I encourage reading as much as I can too, Debora. I am reading a children's book right now for review. It's pretty good too! I read all age levels so I can honestly recommend them to people of all ..."

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who reads children's books! I love to see what children and young adult authors are writing these days so that I can recommend them to my friends who have kids!

Well my girls will be 11 and 12 then and love horses and reading stories about them.
Linda

Sarah wrote: "Wanda wrote: "I encourage reading as much as I can too, Debora. I am reading a children's book right now for review. It's pretty good too! I read all age levels so I can honestly recommend them to ..."

Me too, Sarah. I purchase a book now and then for my great nieces or the 2 sons of a friend My friend's sons aren't wild about reading so I try to encourage them.

Ladies, I love your excitement over kids' books! I'm very pumped about this new series coming next year, as it's full of fun and strong values. Can't wait!

I'll have to check on the ebook for my great nieces since they both have kindles now. :)

Thanks, Wanda. It releases a year from March 1.

My daughter loves ANYTHING horse related. Though she just turned five she is def. a horse lover. We have so many horse books and have read a kids version of Misty that she just loves! I have a collection of horse books by that same author ready for when she gets a little older. I will add this book collection as well, so glad you are writing them!

I absolutely loved the Misty books and all of Marguerite Henry's work! I enjoy rereading them occasionally just for fun. :-)

Thanks so much, Jen! It will be a four book series, with the first one releasing March 1 next year, then one book every four months after. I know lots of little girls love horses, and I'm hoping these books will be a hit.

One of my girls read this book, and she loved it!! --

Thanks, Tonya...Elle was one of my pre-reader volunteers. I was so blessed to have a number of young ladies in a variety of ages help me out.