Pie in the Sky

Horses of Oak Valley Ranch, Book 4

By: Jane Smiley

Narrated by: Angela Goethals

Abby Lovitt doesn't realize how unprepared she is when she takes her beloved horse, True Blue, to a clinic led by the most famous equestrian anyone knows. The biggest surprise, though, is that Sophia, the girl who never makes a mistake, suddenly makes so many that she stops riding. Who will ride her horse?

Abby's dad seems to think it will be Abby. Pie in the Sky is the most expensive horse Abby has ever ridden. But he is proud and irritable, and he takes Abby's attention away from the continuing mystery that is True Blue. And then there's high school - Abby finds new friends but also new challenges,and a larger world that sometimes seems strange and intimidating. She begins to wonder if there is another way to look at horses, people, and life itself.

Accompanied by the beautiful imagery of 1960s Northern California, Abby's charming mix of innocence and wisdom guide us through Pulitzer Prize-winner Jane Smiley's latest middle-grade horse novel.

©2012 Jane Smiley (P)2014 Recorded Books

The kindness to horses and animals in general. The growth of the horse and rider relationship.

I liked the pace of the book and the values of setting goals. The family is supportive of one another.

I just love good horse books and these are great!!!!! and I'm really wanting to start jumping!

I love this! I love this! I love this! it's just a little to churchy sometimes I love this! I love this! I love this! I love thus!

pretty good especially for young teens

pretty good for young teens. sometimes I wish we could have more depth but ok