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FIRST-HORSE-I-SEE

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FIRST-HORSE-I-SEE

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  1. (Ebook free) First Horse I See First Horse I See Sally M. Keehn ePub | *DOC | audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF 2000-06Original language:English 7.75 x 5.25 x .75l, Binding: Turtleback | File size: 79.Mb Sally M. Keehn : First Horse I See before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised First Horse I See: 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The First Horse I SeeBy Carolyn B. FryeThis book had some good aspects. It shows the bond between horse and girl, and it shows the healing that a horse can do. However, there were far too many issues of abuse, alcoholism, estrangement, and other problems that aren't resolved in the end. It left you hanging and waiting. It left the reader wondering if these issues would ever be resolved. I liked the progression and honesty which Willojean shows in her working with the horse. It isn't glossed over. There are triumphs and setbacks,

  2. but she keeps trying. At the end, one hopes that the relationship between this girl and her father will be better--but not sure. I would definitely NOT recommend this book for young readers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Purchased as a giftBy Phaewryn OGuinPurchased as a gift0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One Dimensional Heroine with Few Strong PointsBy M. HollisThe First Horse I See is about a young girl who has just lost her mother; before Willow's mother passed, she made her husband promise to get Willow a horse. Willlow sees a mare who has been abused and decides Tess is the horse for her. When Willow brings Tess to her grandfather's farm, Tess spooks and nearly tramples Willow. Dad sees this and tells Willow that if she can't get Tess tamed within a week he'll sell her. This book had so many metaphors I couldn't keep track of all of them. That isn't the main prob though. Willow talked as though she were in second/third person, even though throughout the book she was the only narrator! She was also one dimensional, not truly having any likes or dislikes. Also, even though she had been taking lessons, she acts like she was an amateur rider! An example in the book, i.e. the horse begins to gallop Willow panics, yanks back on the reins repeatedly, and Tess bolts. Even though I have had a handful of lessons I know that you can pull on one of the reins to turn the horse because that slows them down. The only part of this book that kept me from putting one star was the mother of Willow's love interest. Even though she wasn't a central character, she made more of an impact on me than the main character, Willow. This woman married an emotionaly abusive man, who had to know exactly where she was every minute. She left before things got out of control. Now that is what I call strong. Maybe the book would have had been more interesting if she would have been a larger part of the book. Hope this helps, Dear Teens Read Too... FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Left in the care of her beloved Granddad following the death of her mother, Willojean tries to prove to her alcoholic father that she is able to train a special horse, which had been abused. From Publishers WeeklyThis tale has much to offer beyond the standard equine love story themes. Just as she did in the historical novel Moon of Two Dark Horses, Keehn quietly delivers a powerful emotional punch through empathic characterizations and a deceptively simple story line. Having been promised by her dying mother that she could have a horse, 14-year-old narrator Willo, heedless of her maternal grandfather's admonition, insists on buying the first one she sees: Tess, a bony and battered former racehorse. Seeing that Willo has little control over her potentially dangerous mount, her autocratic and hard-drinking father gives her a deadline to get Tess in hand. As Willo makes progress under the expertise of riding instructor Diana, her fierce commitment to Tess grows ever stronger, as do her feelings for Diana's son, Colin. But heartache follows soon on the heels of their first kiss, for he and his mother must flee from Diana's abusive husband. Keehn movingly illustrates the redemptive power of love, as well as the importance of letting go when love just isn't enough. Ages 8-13. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.From School Library JournalGrade 5-9-From the moment Willojean sees the bony, skittish ex-racehorse, she is convinced that it is the horse for her. Reluctantly, her grandfather acquiesces, and they take Tess back to their Chesapeake Bay farm. However, when her father returns from a trip, he, too, is convinced that his daughter has made a bad choice and gives her a date by which Tess must either be under control or sent back to the dealer. Willo is also dealing with her mother's recent death and her father's alcoholism as well as his emotional and physical absence. Her friends, Dove and Colin, offer their help with Tess, but Colin is having his own problems with an abusive stepfather. Through hard work, determination, and kindness, Willo begins to make some progress with her horse, but Colin's life becomes more desperate, and he and his mother make plans to escape. Before they can get away, the stepfather shoots Colin's beloved horse. This tragedy forces Willo's father to look at his relationship with his daughter and to appreciate how much she has grown through her work with Tess and how much she and the horse need one another. There are no fairy-tale endings here, even though the conclusion is upbeat. Willo's father's alcoholism is still a problem and Tess is still a difficult horse. However, all of the characters are richly drawn and the plot is fast moving and complex. Willo is a resilient and believable heroine with whom readers will empathize, making this well-written story a worthwhile and entertaining read.Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.From BooklistIn spite of advice to the contrary, Willo buys the first horse she sees, the beautiful but abused Tess. When the high-strung ex-racehorse immediately endangers Willo's life, her father says he will return the horse if Willo cannot settle her in a week. With love and time, Willo gradually learns to ride Tess "on the bit." This basic horse story comes packed with 1990s issues. Willo's laptop-toting father is both a workaholic and an alcoholic, still grieving for his recently deceased wife. Diana, Willo's riding instructor and mother figure, is married to an abusive real-estate tycoon. Willo has a crush on Diana's son Colin, who is devastated when his stepfather angrily shoots his beloved horse. In a solemn but confusing midnight scene, Willo and Colin observe the "Day of the Dead" at Sultan's grave. Not all of the problems in this emotional roller coaster are resolved, but horse-story lovers will admire Willo's grit and determination. Linda Perkins

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