About the book
True Blue is a beauty, a dappled gray, and when Abby gets to take him to her family's ranch, she can hardly believe her luck. The horse needs a home: his owner—a woman brand new to the riding stable—was tragically killed in a car crash and no one has claimed him. Daddy is wary, as always. But Abby is smitten. True Blue is a sweetheart, and whenever Abby calls out, \"Blue, Blue, how are you?\" he whinnies back.
But sometimes True Blue seems . . . spooked. He paces, and always seems to be looking for something. Or someone. Filled with riding scenes and horse details, this newest middle-grade novel from a Pulitzer Prize winner offers a mysterious and suspenseful almost-ghost story.
Editions of True Blue
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375862311
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375862328
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375962295
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375894169
Read an Excerpt
True Blue is a beauty, a dappled gray, and when Abby gets to take him to her family's ranch, she can hardly believe her luck. The horse needs a home: his owner—a woman brand new to the riding stable—was tragically killed in a car crash and no one has claimed him. Daddy is wary, as always. But Abby is smitten. True Blue is a sweetheart, and whenever Abby calls out, \"Blue, Blue, how are you?\" he whinnies back.
But sometimes True Blue seems . . . spooked. He paces, and always seems to be looking for something. Or someone. Filled with riding scenes and horse details, this newest middle-grade novel from a Pulitzer Prize winner offers a mysterious and suspenseful almost-ghost story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True Blue about?
True Blue is a beauty, a dappled gray, and when Abby gets to take him to her family's ranch, she can hardly believe her luck. The horse needs a home: his owner—a woman brand new to the riding stable—was tragically killed in a car crash and no one has claimed him. Daddy is wary, as always. But Abby is smitten. True Blue is a sweetheart, and whenever Abby calls out, \"Blue, Blue, how are you?\" he whinnies back.
But sometimes True Blue seems . . . spooked. He paces, and always seems to be looking for something. Or someone. Filled with riding scenes and horse details, this newest middle-grade novel from a Pulitzer Prize winner offers a mysterious and suspenseful almost-ghost story.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in True Blue?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of True Blue?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375862311
Is True Blue part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch
Who is/are the Author/s of the book True Blue?
Jane Smiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
True Blue is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375862311) and paperback(ISBN 9780375862328) and altformat(ISBN 9780375962295) and ebook(ISBN 9780375894169)
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