Heart of Fire written by Victoria Holmes
It is 1923 in Berkshire England, and Maddie Harman is living with her weathly grandparents at their estate called Sefton Park. Maddie has lived there ever since her parents died, and her brother Theo went off to war in Africa. Since him going off to war, she and her family have missed him terribly.
So, when the day comes that Theo arrives home, the family is relieved! Theo also brings a guest--a beautiful mare he's brought home from Africa. Maddie isn't much of a rider, but when Theo let's her name the horse, she falls in love with Firebird. She even risks going for a ride, and finds out that Firebird is a champion jumper. Maddie thinks that Firebird is fitting in perfectly at the estate. She isn't too sure about Theo though. He has been acting really strange, and Maddie wonders--could this be her brother at all?
This book is filled with mystery and adventure! Any horse lover will love this book! I recommend this book to boys and girls ages 10 and up! :)
Happy Reading,
Liz
2 comments:
Hi Liz,
This book looks so interesting! I love pretty much anything about England.
Just checked my library's website and they have it! After I get through a few more of my book piles, this is one I'll read. Can't wait!
Wishing you a splendid weekend,
~ Tarissa
Hello,
It's been a while since you've posted any new book reviews on your blog... I was just thinking about your reviews today and decided to come check on you. =D I hope you'll come back to blogging sometime!
This past March when you wrote a review for "Heart of Fire" I was really intrigued! (Well, just read the comment above this one on your blog) I finally got around to reading the book earlier this Summer. I LOVED it, so I got another book from the author "Horse from the Sea"... LOVED it too. I think there's one more horse book that Victoria Holmes wrote, so I hope to get it soon and read it!
Just wanted to tell you about that. I do so enjoy your reviews, and I hope maybe you'll come back with some more!
God bless,
~ Tarissa
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