Miranda and Starlight

by Janet Muirhead Hill

Book Overview

Remember how books by Marguerite Henry, Mary O’hara and Walter Farley thrilled us? Weaving its story into the fabric of modern day western America, this new contemporary series does the same for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971416141
• ISBN13: 9780971416147
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Raven Pub.
• Length: 167 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Starlight and Miranda

Miranda and Starlight is my ALLTIME favorate book! Miranda goes on adventure after adventure!!! She always has a new daring idea!! These books are a MUST read!!!!

Great for young readers

Miranda Stevens had been sent to live with her grandparents while her mother searched for work as a model. At school she felt left out and alone. She was the only girl in class who did not own a horse. Miranda was sure that if she only had a horse of her own nothing else would matter.Then a new girl, Laurie Langley, came to the school. While still getting to know each other, they met Christopher Bergman.When Christopher dared Miranda to ride the most beautiful horse she had ever seen, she never hesitated. That dare began a series of adventures for the three friends.This new series is PERFECT for both boys and girls, especially if they are fond of horses! The author shows that if you act without thinking the consequences can be dire indeed!The story is very well written, flows smoothly, and is easy to understand. The adventures of Miranda will keep young readers glued to the book as they watch the trio of friends learn lessons of honesty and loyalty. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SERIES!

Terrific book! Great for horse fans!

Miranda Stevens had been sent to live with her grandparents while her mother searched for work as a model. At school she felt left out and alone. She was the only girl in class who did not own a horse. Miranda was sure that if she only had a horse of her own nothing else would matter. Then a new girl, Laurie Langley, came to the school. While still getting to know each other, they met Christopher Bergman. When Christopher dared Miranda to ride the most beautiful horse she had ever seen, she never hesitated. That dare began a series of adventures for the three friends. ***** This new series is PERFECT for both boys and girls, especially if they are fond of horses! The author shows that if you act without thinking the consequences can be dire indeed! The story is very well written, flows smoothly, and is easy to understand. The adventures of Miranda will keep young readers glued to the book as they watch the trio of friends learn lessons of honesty and loyalty. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SERIES! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

Excellent for the whole family

My daughter, who loves horses just about more than anything else, loved this story. Since she isn't able to read at this level yet we would sit down every evening and read a few chapters together. My daughter, son and husband all enjoyed the story and each one got something different from it. We can't wait to read the sequel...

A highly recommended story for young readers

Miranda Stevens is a lonely fifth grader who feels that if she only had a horse of her own everything else in her life would be okay. Then in response to a dare by Chris, a boy who has a habit of bullying others, she mounts a beautiful black horse named Starlight who is pastured in a field just beyond the schoolyard fence and begins a wonderful adventure of scrapes, narrow escapes and quandaries that teach Miranda life lessons in honesty, trust and courage. Beautiful black and white illustrations by Pat Lehmkuhl enhanced Janet Muirhead Hill's charming and highly recommended story for young readers.