Blue Ribbon Summer

Synopsis

Jean had high hopes for the coming summer. She and-her friend Candy, on their own for the first time had a car and more than two months to follow the horse shows in their native California. This was the summer to prove they could succeed on the difficult show circuit, and to bring home some blue ribbons. The summer meant more to Jean than just blue ribbons, however. She hoped someday to be a trainer, and this summer would tell her whether or not she was good enough to make it. Her horse, Nobleman, was a seasoned veteran, and Jean knew that if she didn’t succeed this year, she had no one to blame but herself. Then too, in the back of Jean’s mind was the thought that she would see Ron Scott again and have a chance to work with the young trainer. The season started beautifully for Jean and Candy at the show grounds in North Oasis. Then Ron arrived with the van and equipment and, much to Jean’s surprise, his nine-year-old sister, Beth. Surprise soon turned to dismay, for Ron kept Beth with him every minute and Jean never had a chance to see him alone. To make things worse, Jean discovered that Beth, despite her delicate appearance, was the best natural rider she had ever seen. Despite herself, Jean began to feel jealous of the little girl at the same time that she grew increasingly fond of her. Then Ron was hurt in an accident. When he asked Jean to show his jumpers for him, she realized immediately that Beth should be the one to do it. But she could hardly bring herself to tell Ron that Beth could do it better, even though she knew she should.

Copyright:

1968

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

202 Pages

Publisher:

W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

Date of Addition:

06/02/23

Copyrighted By:

Patsey Gray

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Teens, Animals, Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Deborah Murray

Proofread By:

BookMouse

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.