When I read the summary I just had to read this book. I've always enjoyed stories about children/teenagers who have a dream and a chance to get it. I would say this book is especially perfect for young girls. By reading it they can learn so much like the importance of values, actions, friendship, love for animals, and compassion. It's also a good book for young readers to read so they can become aware of some of the harshness in the world. I can promise you, you will not regret reading this book.

A Horse for Kate is the perfect book for middle school and tween girls who love horses. Beyond the usual horse themes ( friendship, cliques, competition and cooperation) in books for horse-loving girls, the author portrayed a more complex social world than is usually described. Issues of class, ethnicity and disability were interwoven in the story and deepened it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am sure my 10 year old daughter will too.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to review this book for an honest review.

very enjoyable read. Kate is such a sweet kid, dealing with issues that seem like the end of the world to a 13 year old, like moving in the middle of the school year. She wants nothing more than to have a horse, but her parent's financial situation isn't great.

Any horse loving teen will love reading this book. An excellent story that I would have loved when I was a teen, and I still loved as an adult

What I Like: In the span of a short chapter book, the story covered many issues that kids ages 8-12 would surely face at school and at a home like being the new kid in a new school, making friends, mean kids, doing chores and parental rules. I think middle grade readers can truly relate to the language and character traits of both Kate and Tori.

The author skillfully blended in the dynamics of a household with an autistic child into the plot while not making it overpower her main storyline. Both of the girls in the story already have a faith based background and occasionally turn to prayer without being prompted to do so. They are good realistic role models for young readers.

What I Dislike: Non-horse enthusiasts may find some of the jargon a little confusing.

Overall Rating: Good

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is appropriate for all ages, but I think it would be especially well suited for early teen girls. I remember loving horses when I was younger and this book took me back to those feelings. I really liked Kate and her family. I thought that her parents were very loving and patient with Kate and Pete, especially when Kate continued to hold onto her dream of owning a horse. Tori was a wonderful best friend and I loved the time that the girls spent at the stables. The author did a fabulous job teaching about the proper care of horses in a natural way throughout the story. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.