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Thoroughbred - A Home for Melanie
A. Leonhardt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Nov 1998Melanie Graham expected Whitebrook Farm to be the most boring place in America. And she thought her cousin, Christina Reese, would be a snob.
But after an entire summer at Whitebrook, Melanie has changed her mind. Whitebrook isn't dull --- it's amazing! There are so many beautiful horses, especially Trib, her favorite pony. Plus, Christina is totally cool --- she's the first true friend Melanie has ever had. Now Melanie can't imagine living anywhere else.
There's just one problem: Melanie's dad wants her to return to New York City. How can she convince him to let her stay at Whitebrook --- forever?
Thoroughbred - Cassidy's Secret
A. Estes, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Jan 1999Cassidy 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 Smiths 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?
Thoroughbred - Racing Parker
D. Gasque, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Mar 1999Christina Reese is confident that her horse, Sterling, is ready for higher jumps. But Christina's trainer, Mona, won't let her move up to training level. Christina feels as if she and Sterling are being held back unfairly.
Then Christina meets Parker Townsend. If he can handle training level, then why can't she? Maybe Christina lacks experience, but Sterling has talent to spare. They're a perfect match! How far will Christina go to prove she's as good as Parker?
Thoroughbred - On the Track
L. Szymanski, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / May 1999Ever 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 expert guidance, Melanie learns to gallop 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?
Thoroughbred - Dead Heat
A. Leonhardt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Jul 1999Melanie Graham is thrilled. She loves exercise riding, and she's good at it, too! Her aunt Ashleigh says Melanie would make a great jockey --- she's really thriving at Whitebrook.
But Melanie's not alone. Her friend Kevin McLean also wants to exercise-ride, and soon Melanie and Kevin are galloping together on the Whitebrook track. Racing for fun turns serious as Melanie becomes more and more competitive, testing their friendship to the limit. Kevin thinks Melanie is pushing herself too hard. Will she slow down before it's too late?