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In association with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Readers will make new friends as they learn about colonial America.Garrick the Gardeners horse is sad, so the town of Williamsburg rallies to try to cheer him up! Margaret the Milliner sews a counterpane for the horses back, and Ben the Blacksmith checks the horseshoes to make sure they arent on too tight. The grocer mixes oats and sugar, the apothecary stirs a special brew, and the music teacher even sings a happy song. But nothing lifts the horses spirits until they all discover that friendship is the best cure.A fun way for children to learn about life in colonial times, A Horses Tale includes a glossary that highlights period words and terms and features the adorable characters first created as plush toys by Merrymakers, Inc.
About the Author
Susan Lubner writes for children and is the author of three picture books and a forthcoming middle grade novel. Her work has been published in Spider Magazine and two other stories will be published in forthcoming issues of Highlights for Children. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a very spoiled dog who loves books so much he tries to eat them when no one's looking. Follow Susan on Facebook: The Upside of Ordinary Holiday House 2012'?¦pie-in-the-face comedy?¦believably depicted?¦Jermaine neatly captures her living-in-the-moment, no-holds-barred attitude. This debut novel offers an amusing lesson on the downside of reality television?¦' KIRKUS REVIEWSAfter her success as Pinocchio in the school play, 11-year-old Jermaine Davidson is determined to become famous in this breezy debut novel. ..Although readers will see Jermaine's troubles coming long before she does, the lessons will not be lost. Most effectively, her uncle's disappearance and the circumstances around it mirror the family's disappointment:and eventualacceptance:of Jermaine's mistakes. : Angela Leeper BOOKLIST'In an easygoing story about following one's dreams and appreciating what one has, debut novelist Lubner balances well-staged comedy with Jermaine's thoughtful musings on her family's eccentricities?¦' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Young readers will relate to Jermaine's authentic voice, her innocence and determination, her attempts to understand the adults in her life, her love/hate relationship with her sister, and her sharp sense of humor. ' :Melissa G. Sweet on Books /ABC7 NEW YORK'A strong character arc?¦a strong supporting cast?¦Susan Lubner has created a tremendous ensemble. ' :Michael Gettel-Gilmartin, PROJECT MIDDLE GRADE MAYHEM'?¦funny and?¦touching tale?¦' :Pamela H. Sacks, WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTEPicture Books: A Horse's Tale: A Colonial Williamsburg Adventure Abrams 2008 (Illustrated by Margie Moore) Ruthie Bon Bair: Do Not Go to Bed with Wringing Wet Hair Abrams 2006 (Illusrated by Bruce Whatley) Noises at Night Abrams 2005 (co author Beth Raisner Glass; Illustrated by Bruce Whatley)
