Hoofbeats: Lara at Athenry Castle Book 3

by Kathleen Duey

Book Overview

Once at Athenry, Lara watches helplessly as the Baron's men lead Dannsair in through the heavy stone walls that surround the town. She is desperate to remain close to her beloved filly, but has no way to get past the guards that preside over every gate. Then she is mistaken for a boy, and sees her chance - only to discover that Dannsair is behind yet another set of walls. Now Lara must find shelter and food, as well as a way past the gruff stable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142402206
• ISBN13: 9780142402207
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 4

Customer Reviews

A Kids Review on Lara at Athenry Castle

Nine-year-old Larach was captured by one of her father's tuath's worst enemies, the Normans. She is allowed only a few crumbs of bread and a handful of cheese each morning and night. She struggles to stay with her beautiful moon-colored filly, Dannsair. Lara is unsure of what her future holds, but still trudges on to Athenry. Lara disguises herself as a Norman boy to get a job at the Baron of Athenry's Stables. She is overjoyed at working in the same stable barn as her filly, Dannsair. Her stable master realizes that Lara is a natural born rider and asks her to represent Athenry in an upcoming race. If she wins her prize (instead of money) will be Dannsair's ownership. Will the stable master keep his promise? Will Larach win? Will she ever get to go home again? Find out when you read Lara at Athenry Castle. If you are interested in horses, people, adventure, and struggling to suvive, then you will love the Hoofbeats series. I give it 4 out of 5 stars, because some sections are difficult to understand. -Brianna