{"product_id":"horse-camp-isbn-9780593754016","title":"Horse Camp","description":"\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER • YEE-HAW! Willa is back in this standalone sequel to \u003ci\u003eHorse Girl\u003c\/i\u003e. This time, she tackles summer camp, new and old frenemies, and worst yet: a horse that's mysteriously gone missing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventh-grader Willa is head-over-hooves when she finds a secret note inviting her to Juniper Ranch—a sleepaway camp that’s all about horses. The camp promises trail rides, horseback swims, and “ghorst” stories, plus tons of new horse-girl and (gasp!) horse-boy friends. Even better? Willa’s pals from Oakwood Riding Academy—including her sworn frenemy, Amara—are all coming along for the fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when Willa makes a dangerous mistake and a beloved steed goes missing, everyone at Juniper Ranch is suddenly a suspect. Wills isn’t sure who to trust (including herself) as she tries to figure out who’s behind the mysterious horsenapping. And where they might be lurking. And just how she’ll save her “forever herd” before a frightening storm rolls into camp. Gulp!\u003cb\u003e**A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!**\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Post \u003c\/i\u003eBest New Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This standalone sequel to the popular 'Horse Girl' book is sure to delight tweens and horse lovers of all ages.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Post \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Horse lovers will appreciate the equine activities and details (including plentiful informative footnotes), mystery fans will enjoy the solid plot and fast pace, and those who like realistic fiction will love the friend drama and Willa’s crush on fellow camper Pasquale. A fun, breezy, and enthusiastically punctuated camp mystery for readers who devour horse stories.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Puzzle pieces connect for a slightly unpredictable and completely sweet resolution, seeing strengthening friendships, solutions to every problem, and plenty of affection for the horse-loving community. A stepping stone to the Saddlehill Academy series and perfect for any horse lover, regardless of whether they read Seim's previous book, \u003ci\u003eHorse Girl.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e —Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Horse Girl series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A fun story of fitting in, [with a] relatable preteen voice and storyline.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Enjoyable, relatable, humorous, fact-filled and all the potential to become a modern-day horsey classic!\" —\u003ci\u003eHorse Nation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A book of exceptional wit and heart, a rare and dangerous combination. Seim clears every jump with grace.”—Matthew Aldrich, screenwriter of Disney\/Pixar’s \u003ci\u003eCoco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Perfectly captures what it means to be a true ‘HORSE GIRL’ circa-now—and always.”—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times staff reporter, and author of\u003ci\u003e Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A heartwarming tale of ‘finding your forever herd’ that will connect with kids and families of all kinds.”—Dana Gould, writer\/coexecutive producer of \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Horse Girl really captures a horse lover’s imagination with its spirited story and girl talk. What a great idea and a fun read.”—Soledad O’Brien, Peabody Award–winning broadcast journalist, author, and executive producer\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarrie Seim \u003c\/b\u003e(she\/her) is the author of the acclaimed novel \u003ci\u003eHorse Girl\u003c\/i\u003e (now translated into four languages) and bestselling adventure series The Flying Flamingo Sisters (hailed by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eas a Best Audiobook for Road Trips with Kids). She grew up in Nebraska and has served as a staff writer for Nickelodeon and YouTube. She’s also contributed to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic, Cosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMcSweeney’s\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e. You can hear her voice in audiobooks, animated series, and commercials—where she’s played everything from an evil robot to a sassy pickle. Learn more at carrieseim.com.My hands cling tightly to Bandit’s reins as we bound down the forest path, his swift hooves carrying us farther away from Juniper Ranch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGalumph, galumph, ga—­booooooooom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandit’s ears swivel back, and he screeches to a halt. A deep rumble growls in the distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Too much alfalfa again?” I whisper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandit tosses his flaxen mane, clearly unimpressed by my joke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There’s no reason to be nervous, boy,” I say, the words tumbling out of my mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI scan the ground around us with the flashlight my dad forced me to pack. (“Why do I need to bring a ginormous flashlight to summer camp when I already have a phone??” I’d whined. “You’ll thank me later, Willa,” he’d sighed. Ugh, please don’t tell him his dad-­tuition was right!) Sweeping the beam of light across the trail, I search frantically for the hoofprints I \u003ci\u003eknow\u003c\/i\u003e must be nearby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandit, my beloved steed for the summer, responds with an indignant \u003ci\u003epfffffffft\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Yes, I know we’re not supposed to leave camp. Especially after dark. Especially alone. Especially without telling anyone. \u003ci\u003eEspecially\u003c\/i\u003e—­\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBAAA-­BOOOOM!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe both nearly leap out of our skin as a deafening clap of thunder rattles across the canyon. I feel the muscles in Bandit’s neck tense; he paws at the ground as his ears prick sharply forward, like a bull’s—­all sure signs he’s about to spook. I lean forward to stroke his crest, trying to soothe him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Especially when a storm might be coming,” I breathe, attempting to sound calm. (Even though I absolutely, positively do \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e feel calm!) I tuck my flashlight away, then steal a glance at the herd of clouds that are now stampeding across the full moon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Look, those thunderheads are still on the other side of the mountain,” I say, forcing my voice into a cheerful, \u003ci\u003eeverything-­is-­totally-­under-­control\u003c\/i\u003e register. “We’ve got plenty of time to find that horse and make it back safe and sound before—­”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCRACK!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA burst of lightning explodes like fireworks above the canopy of pine trees that tower over us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Before anyone notices we’re gone,” I finish, swallowing hard. “Okay, so maybe the storm is getting a \u003ci\u003eteeny-­tiny\u003c\/i\u003e bit closer? Have I mentioned I am \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e a meteorologist??”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI look down to see Bandit’s reins trembling in my clammy hands. It appears that \u003ci\u003eI\u003c\/i\u003e am now the one who needs soothing. I take a deep breath of the suffocatingly heavy air, hoping to slow my galloping heart. Then I let out a \u003ci\u003eclick-­click\u003c\/i\u003e to get him moving again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Bandit is no fool. He has zero interest in waiting around for the skies to open up. Centuries of instinct have taught him to be terrified of lightning. (He is also terrified of—­in no particular order—­butterflies, puddles, buckets, large hats, and any leaf that has the audacity to land in his path. But at the moment? We’re focused on the lightning.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandit pulls hard at his reins, skittering sideways and attempting to make a U-­turn back toward home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Come on, boy,” I grunt, nudging his ribs and battling him in a tug-­of-­war. “I know you want your bag of oats just as much as I want my midnight s’mores. But if we don’t move quickly, the storm will wash away those hoofprints—­and our only chance of finding our friend!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandit flings his head back longingly to the safety of camp and his cozy stall. But before he can bolt, we both hear the sickening, high-­pitched squeal of a horse in the distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“He’s in \u003ci\u003eserious\u003c\/i\u003e danger!” I plead, my voice turning raspy as I fight the panic growing inside me. Then I look down and whisper, “And we may be his last chance.”","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233236594917,"sku":"NP9780593754016","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593754016.jpg?v=1767729234","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/horse-camp-isbn-9780593754016","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}