Macadoo: Horses of the Maury River Stables

By Gigi Amateau

Book Overview

A sequel to Chancey of the Maury River , this heart-tugging story focuses on Macadoo -- the gentle giant of the Maury River Stables. When Macadoo is just a colt, he challenges his father -- a huge Belgian stallion -- in order to protect his dam. From that moment on, Mac knows that his purpose in life is to help others. From surviving a kill auction to learning how to be a vaulting horse to giving therapeutic riding lessons, Mac is always patient and never loses hope in his mission to serve others -- and he finds the courage to "walk on" through even the most difficult circumstances. Told with insight and compassion from Macadoo's point of view, this is a story that all horse lovers will cherish.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763637661
• ISBN13: 9780763637668
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7