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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2010 | Grades 5-up
Gr 6–8—Eighth-grader Abby Lovitt loves caring for her family's nine horses. Her favorites are Jack and Black George, though she runs the risk of losing both. Black George is an excellent jumper, and after he and Abby win first place in a contest, he is sold for a considerable profit. The family receives a series of letters from a private investigator indicating that Jack's mother fits the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Abby learns that Jack, the colt she rescued in <i>The Georges and the Jewels</i>, might have been sired by a famous race horse. Me...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on February 1, 2011
An absorbing sequel to The Georges and the Jewels that also stands alone. Readers will be immersed in the culture of ranch life, while horse fans especially will enjoy poring over the horseback-riding details. Well-developed characters help give the novel its rich, realistic feel. Abby’s strict parents are growing and changing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More