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The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon, and Christina and Star need a change of pace. They go to California in hopes of changing Star''s attitude in time for the Derby.

Melanie Graham knows Image is Triple Crown material. The problem is, the filly is too smart for her own good. She''s difficult to train, hates to be stabled indoors, and fights with other horses. But if Melanie is going to run Image in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont, the filly is going to have to get over herself. For practice, Melanie takes Image to Florida to run in an easy fillies-only race. But when Melanie gets to the track, she discovers that her father has entered Image in the prestigious Florida Derby instead. He badly needs the purse money to save his failing business and he truly believes Image can win. Melanie is doubtful. Will Image rise to the challenge?

Cindy and her partner Ben are having problems finding a jockey to ride Gratis in the Kentucky Derby. Cindy does not trust Wolf, but she is still nursing an injury to her shoulder. Will someone come to her rescue?

After the death of her parents, Allie is trying to feel at home at Tall Oaks. When Ben and Cindy buy Wonder''s Legacy, Allie tales it upon herself to draw Legacy out of his shell.

Ashley races to save Samantha''s yearling from the auction block and Townsend Acres breeding farm from destruction.

Melanie Graham and Image ready themselves to run in the Florida Derby.

Every trainer at Whitebrook Farm has given up on Sierra. The spirited colt just doesn''t seem to have the patience for racing. Then Sierra jumps effortlessly over an enormous fallen tree, and Samantha McLean, the head trainer''s daughter, knows that the horse could be a champion steeplechaser.

Christina''s new horse Sterling is not as cooperative as she would like in preparing for competitions.

While Christina reconsiders veterinary medicine after she and Wonder''s Star''s tragic accident at Belmont, her cousin, Melanie, resumes her dreams of becoming a jockey when she rides a new horse and betrays Christina''s trust.

Allie, now sixteen years old, is just one win away from becoming a full–fledged jockey. Everyone gathers at Tall Oaks to celebrate her achievement. At the festivities the jockeys and trainers reminisce about their favorite horses past and future. Inspired more than ever by their tales, Allie and her horse Wonder''s Legacy set out for Whisper–wood to perfect their jumping skills and to look after a broodmare named Sterling Dream that is due to foal soon. But a failed attempt at cross–country jumping forces Allie and Legacy to slow down. It''s only when Sterling disappears that they get back on track. Will they be able to save the missing mare and her unborn foal in time? Be sure to celebrate the rich history of the Thoroughbred series with all your favorite characters in this spectacular concluding volume. Ages 10+

Will Cassidy tell the truth, even if it means losing her horse? Cassidy Smith is worried. Her filly, Lady T, is running against a champion racehorse, Pizzazz. Cassidy''s family needs the prize money desperately. Without it, they can''t afford to keep Lady T. Then Cassidy discovers that Pizzazz has been injured -- and his owner is planning to run him anyway. If Pizzazz runs on his bad leg, he could be ruined forever! Cassidy knows she should tell her dad to stop the race. But then the Smith''s won''t win the money they need -- and they''ll have to sell Lady T for sure. How can Cassidy protect Pizzazz without losing her beloved filly?

Melanie feels that everything she does is wrong when she goes to live on Whitebrook Farm.

Ages 8+

The Triple Crown is over, and it''s time for Parker to head back to England. But his father wants Parker to remain at Townsend Acres and begin training to take over the estate.

Ashleigh Griffen, the jockey for Wonder''s Pride, and her friend Samantha McLean are certain that the horse will suffer irreparable damage if he is raced in the strenuous three-race Triple Crown.

Thoroughbred Ashleigh series, # 13.

Melanie''s father wants her to return to New York City, but she likes living at Whitebrook. Can she convince her father to let her stay at Whitebrook?

An injury keeps Christina from riding for at least three months. In the meantime, she reluctantly allows Melanie to train Star.

Cultures and tempers clash as a young Olympic hopeful sets off on a transatlantic adventure to train in England.

Ashleigh''s success in the show ring makes her wonder if she still wants to become a jockey someday.

Two gripping novellas explore murder, mystery, and mayhem at the local dog park in this unique collection from authors Neil Plakcy and Joanna Campbell Slan. In "Dog''s Punishment," Steve Levitan and his intuitive golden retriever Rochester uncover dark secrets when investigating the death of a controversial dog trainer. After Melissa Kawamoto is found dead at the local dog park, Steve must untangle a web of professional rivalries, stolen patents, and bitter grudges to catch a killer who turned a revolutionary training method into a deadly weapon. In "Lamb Chopped," scrapbook store owner Kiki Lowenstein''s peaceful morning at the dog park turns horrific when her Great Dane Gracie digs up a severed hand. The discovery pulls Kiki into a disturbing investigation involving missing pets, corrupt officials, and a shadowy network trafficking shelter animals to research facilities. With help from her homicide detective husband, Kiki must expose the truth before more animals—and humans—become victims. Both stories showcase the unbreakable bonds between humans and their canine companions while delivering clever mysteries filled with twists, turns, and compelling characters. A must-read for fans of cozy mysteries and anyone who believes dogs have an uncanny ability to point us toward the truth.

This 13 year old equestrian series is still running strong as it publishes it''s 69th title! Melanie and Image are back at Whitebrook after Brad Townsend''s mysterious turn–around, abruptly letting her take the filly away from Townsend Acres. Even though Image is out of Brad''s reach now, she still isn''t really safe. Clouding her prospects is the fabled jinx––no horse that''s won the Kentucky Cup Juvenile has ever won the Kentucky Derby. Has Melanie jinxed her Jinx?

While recovering from surgery, Cindy McLean receives the diary she wrote while working in the stable of Sheik al Rihani, reminding her of the determination and sacrifice it took to succeed as a female jockey.

Series fiction set in the horse world. Pride a 5 y.o. is set to win the race but develops a mysterious illness.

Christina gets advice on how to win the Belmont Stakes from a jockey who raced the 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.

Having failed to place in the Kentucky Derby, Christina and her horse Wonder''s Star are hoping to win the Preakness, yet still have time for Christina''s high school graduation activities.

Continuing Cindy McLean''s flashback story, she returns to New York from her trip to the United Arab Emirates and is more than ready to begin her racing career. But she is surprised to face some of the same challenges in the U.S. as she did overseas--such as her struggle to compete against the best male jockeys in the world.

Another tough choice... Ever since Melanie Graham came to live with her cousin Christina Reese, she''s had her eye on the track. She wants to be an exercise rider, and maybe one day, a winning jockey. With her aunt Ashleigh''s Thoroughbreds. And she loves it. Finally, she''s discovered her calling. But Christina is jealous. She''s been acting weird ever since Melanie began working with Ashleigh. Melanie desperately wants to continue her training, but is it worth losing her cousin''s friendship?

Racing for fun turns serious when Melanie becomes more and more competitive and is in danger of losing friendships and more.

Christina is saddened when she notices her friend Dylan spending more time playing soccer than riding his horse, fearing that he may have outgrown his love of riding and, maybe, their friendship.

Allie must try to save Tall Oaks horse farm from disaster as bitter disputes arise over the training of the horse named Jinx and as other tensions develop among the farm''s people.

When the racehorse that her family plans to enter in the Kentucky Derby suddenly turns mean and begins to lose races, Ashleigh determines to find the cause of his strange behavior.

Ashleigh tries to save a horse named Lightning from an abusive owner.

Having nursed the abused horse Lightning back to health, Ashleigh is looking forward to officially adopting her. But then the humane society announces they''ve found another home for Lightning, and they''re going to take her away right before Christmas. How can the frantic Ashleigh make them understand that Lightning truly belongs to her?

Christina Reese is going away to riding camp for three weeks.

Can Ashleigh turn her favorite horse Wonder into a Thoroughbred racer?

Young jockey Christina Reese is glad to have the chance to demonstrate her riding skills with a particularly difficult mount until she realizes that she will be racing against Wonder Star, her own horse.

Melanie Graham forgets Perfect Image''s unpredictable behavior until they are disqualified from Melanie''s first race, but she sets out to prove that the black filly can win the Triple Crown with a little special care.

A story about a runaway girl and a colt.

Cindy has entered her horse in the Breeders'' Cup Classic, and so has her friend Samantha, provoking a dilemma between friendship and Cindy''s ambition for her horse.