Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable - (Oak Lane Stable Novel) by Kerri Lukasavitz (Paperback)

About the Book

Two horses. No choice. How do you move on?

Book Synopsis

Two horses. One choice. How does it end?

Cassie Piotrowski is troubled. When her showjumper, NightHawk, takes longer than expected to heal from a puncture wound, the fourteen-year-old rider is concerned when her dad questions the horse's ability to return to the show ring, tossing around how he should have sold the ill-suited mount when he'd had the chance. But when she's loaned Ghost Story, the stable's showjumper, for the summer, Cassie is determined to prove that she can compete on the new horse and win, buying time until she can show NightHawk again.

Still wishing she could ride NightHawk, Cassie sets off to compete with Ghost Story, against the speed trials and sharp turns of jumper courses. But with the stiff competition and failing to follow the trainer's instruction, Cassie stumbles, losing her confidence and edge and fearing losing both horses forever because of her costly mistakes.

Will Cassie keep NightHawk? Ghost Story? Or will unforeseen challenges crush the young riders dreams?

Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable is the fourth and final book in the award-winning, middle grade Oak Lane Stable Novel Series. If you like friendship bonds, horse adventures, and coming-of-age stories, then you'll enjoy Kerri Lukasavitz's engaging tale.

Review Quotes

"Kerri Lukasavitz's young adult novel Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable is the fourth book in the Oak Lane Stable series. Confronting the difficult issues of a young girl coming-of-age, the conflicts of friendships, first love, and, of course, horses, the author presents a compelling story that will attract young horse-loving readers. The plot follows Cassie as she learns to adjust to a new horse and new friends, all while facing the challenges that everything new presents. A descriptive narrative is used well to develop the setting, and the plot and dialogue are effective and believable. The characters are well-presented and defined. This is more than a story about a girl and her horse (or in this case, horses). It's a story about dreaming big and working hard to achieve those dreams." -Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

"Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable by Kerri Lukasavitz is a lovely and touching story about a girl and her love for horses sprinkled with teenage angst. As someone who used to love horses as a child, I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I admire Cassie's resolve throughout the book, even in the face of adversity, and even more so her love for her horses. Even though she's only fourteen, Cassie shows such determination and resolve in her training with Ghost Story that you can't help but root for her. Lukasavitz has a way of writing that just brings out your emotions and makes you sympathize with the characters. I honestly felt so invested in Cassie's struggles; that demonstrates what kind of book this is. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable, and I'd recommend it to any horse lovers or anyone looking for a good, wholesome story." Reviewed by Miche Arendse for Readers' Favorite

"Ghost Horse at Oak Lane Stable is a fantastic read for horse-crazy "tweens" as they glimpse into a future as a teenager filled with horses, friends, and dating. It is timeless in the experiences, lessons, and challenges a young equestrian might face as an adolescent." -Janice Fischer, The Midwest Equestrian magazine