Christmas in Silver Lake [Large Print]

by Coleen Hubbard

Book Overview

Eleven-year-old Erika has difficulty adjusting to life in Minnesota when her family moves there from Germany in 1880, but a special Clydesdale horse not only helps her fit in, but also saves her life. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836824008
• ISBN13: 9780836824001
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

ashliegh's diary by fab

this book is so sad. it made me cry. why did black night have to die?he was such a good horse. it was a to good of a book to put down.i still wonder who the horse was on the cover. it couldn't be stardust because it was too small.it can't be black night either. YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS BOOK............NOW!!!!you must buy this book also to save the TB series.i have only one thing left to say HORSE LOVERS ...B..U..Y THIS BOOK!!!!!

Charming historical fiction horse story.

When her family immigrates from Germany to Minnesota in 1880, eleven-year-old Erika Meyer has a great deal of difficulty adjusting to her new life. She has trouble with learning to speak English, and none of the other girls at school her age are willing to try and be friends with her. Because she doesn't know English well, some of the other children think she is stupid, and even play cruel pranks on her. Erika's only friend is her family's dependable Clydesdale horse, Silky. As Christmas approaches, Erika fears the holiday will not be a happy one. But with the help of Silky, maybe, just maybe, she can turn her fortunes around and make it a merry Christmas for her family after all. Young girls who enjoy horse stories or historical fiction are sure to enjoy this book. The theme of Erika's struggle to fit in is relevant today, and horse fans will love her bond with Silky. A sweet, charming story.

Christmas in Silver Lake

I enjoyed reviewing this book for my library. For the young reader who wants a well-written, fast paced, tale of love of family and heritage and the timeless quest of seeking friendship and acceptance will remember the good feeling this story evokes long after the last page is read. The "Facts about the Breed" section will be appreciated since the reader will undoubtedly form a bond with the Clydesdale horse Silky and want to learn all about the breed.