Böcker av Laura Holt-Haslam

From grieving to healing: a horse, a boy, and the power of friendship.Twelve-year-old Malachi Adams has always felt like an outsider. Ridiculed by his stepfather and bullied by his classmates because of his stutter, he finds solace in his dog, Sunny. After his mother takes Sunny to the vet to be euthanized, Mal is devastated he hasn't been given the opportunity to say goodbye.When Mal gets lost in the woods, he discovers an abandoned pregnant mare. Believing that Sunny has led him to this horse, Mal decides to care for her and keep her safe until she gives birth.After his classmate, Amelia, learns of Mal's secret, she offers to help. But even together, caring for a horse-and her newborn foal-is no easy task.This story will capture the hearts of animal lovers and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.

A heartwarming tale of a girl's unwavering love for a horse After a week spent at horseback camp making friends and bonding with her favorite horse, Calypso, twelve-year-old Emily Edwards must say goodbye. But what will happen to Calypso when the summer ends and the camp returns the fiery chestnut to the horse dealer Emily suspects abused her? Emily refuses to abandon Calypso to an uncertain future. She must rescue her, but how? With a mysteriously absent mother and a father whose Multiple Sclerosis is getting worse, she has no money-or place-to keep a horse. Her plan will require hard work and help from her camp friends Katie and Ash, but with luck, Emily might just pull it off. If only she could work up the nerve to tell her family, which might need even more rescuing than Calypso. Emily Edwards to the Rescue is must-read for horse lovers and anyone who believes in the power of friendship and determination.

From grieving to healing: a horse, a boy, and the power of friendship.Twelve-year-old Malachi Adams has always felt like an outsider. Ridiculed by his stepfather and bullied by his classmates because of his stutter, he finds solace in his dog, Sunny. After his mother takes Sunny to the vet to be euthanized, Mal is devastated he hasn't been given the opportunity to say goodbye.When Mal gets lost in the woods, he discovers an abandoned pregnant mare. Believing Sunny has led him to this horse, Mal decides to care for her and keep her safe until she gives birth.After his classmate, Amelia, learns of Mal's secret, she offers to help. But even together, caring for a horse-and her newborn foal-is no easy task.This story will capture the hearts of animal lovers and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.

Twelve-year-old Emily Edwards is confident she has what it takes to become an accomplished equestrian. She's read every horse book in the library, watched countless how-to videos, and can name every Kentucky Derby winner since 1875. There's only one obstacle standing in the way of her success.She's never ridden a horse. When Emily wins an essay contest and is awarded a full scholarship to a week of horse camp, she's ready to impress the staff with her knowledge and skills. Unfortunately, the no-nonsense head instructor doesn't recognize the brilliance Emily knows she possesses. But that isn't Emily's only struggle. Learning how to make friends and be a friend may prove an even greater challenge than becoming an equestrian extraordinaire.

Sofia Ruiz adores her horse, Sundance, a gift from the grandmother who has cared for her during her mother's absence. Weeks before her eleventh birthday, her mother demands that she pack her things, forcing Sofia to leave Sundance behind. She's sent to live with the great-grandfather she barely knows. Anxious, lonely, and determined to be reunited with Sundance, Sofia searches for a way to return to her grandmother. After meeting the neighbor's miniature horses, Sofia is invited to join the Mini Whinnies Horse Club with quick-tempered Olivia, who uses crutches to walk, and her twin brother, Ryan, who's afraid of horses. As her horse and human friendships grow, Sofia wrestles with where she belongs. Will she ever see Sundance again? This heart-warming story about friendship and discovering family in unexpected places will inspire horse-lovers of all ages.

Eleven-year-old Sofia Ruiz thinks her dreams have come true when she's reunited with her beloved horse, Sundance. But life isn't as perfect as she'd imagined.Olivia and Ryan expect to ride whenever they want, leaving Sofia with all the chores and little time for her own horse. Their bossy demands and constant bickering are getting on her nerves, but how can she stand up to them? Being the new kid at Maplewood Middle School is hard enough without worrying about losing her only two friends. When the most popular girl in sixth grade befriends Sofia, her relationships with Olivia and Ryan are pushed to the breaking point.After an accident leaves Sundance's confidence shaken, Sofia must discover how to regain her horse's trust-and her friends'.An uplifting story of horses, friends, family and the bonds that bring them together.

Nine-year-old Sofia Ruiz has just one Christmas wish-a horse of her own. But without winter boots or fuel to heat her run-down trailer, she would settle for just being warm. With Christmas only days away, Mom arranges for Sofia to spend two weeks alone with her grandmother, a stranger she hasn't seen in six years. A painful rift separates Mom from Gramma Lisa, but neither will talk about what happened. Sofia's dread turns into delight when she discovers Gramma Lisa owns a Morgan horse named Delilah. Sofia learns about caring for Delilah and eagerly volunteers to do the chores, hoping Gramma Lisa will allow her to ride. As Sofia and Gramma Lisa pursue their shared passion for horses, Sofia feels increasingly conflicted. She wishes she and Mom could move in with her grandmother, but Mom's strained relationship with Gramma Lisa stands in the way. If they cannot forgive, will they force Sofia to choose between them? Winnie Award winner, Young Adult Overall Runner-up, 2021 Equus Film and Arts Festival