Thoroughbred #59: Star's Inspiration

by Mary Newhall Anderson

Book Overview

Do Christina and Star have what it takes to win the third jewel in the Triple Crown? As the third race in the Triple Crown approaches, the competition for Christina Reese and her horse, Wonder's Star, is getting tougher. Christina is nervous and she's afraid the pressure is affecting Star's concentration. But the tension unexpectedly eases when Christina meets a jockey familiar with the legendary 1977 Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew. It seems Star...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060090510
• ISBN13: 9780060090517
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: HarperEntertainment
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great!

This book was more than good, it was great! It's almost time for the Belmont Stakes, the last jewel of the Triple Crown. But nobody thinks that Wonder's Star will win it. He finished last in the Kentucky Derby, came 3rd in the Preakness and has 40-1 shots of winning the Belmont Stakes. One day, Christina meets someone who says that he's ridden the ledgendary Seattle Slew! He gives Christina some advice before the Belmont.Now I won't tell the ending, you'll have to find out yourself. But if you're a fan of Wonder's Star,like me, you'll love the ending!

Good...but not the best

I loved this book, though it wasn't my favorite. I don't understand why they put in the part with Legacy and why they are doing books centering on other famous thoroughbreds (Seattle Slew). But I still liked how they drew out Mel and Christinia's relationship and that they want to repair it. Also, there were parts in the book where Chris was trying to supress her feelings for Parker, but when he told her he missed her, she just sighed and didn't tell him exactly how she felt, which I think she should have done. Hopefully they will get officially back together in later books.All in all, a good book, but I hope the next ones are better.

One of the best!!

This was a great book!! It was mainly about Christina and Star getting ready for (and WINNING) the Belmont. But this book also talks about Chris and Mel renewing their friendship, Chris's future, Chris and Parker's relationship (I think they're getting back together and they should), and some drama at the track! I couldn't stop reading it and I finished it in 2 days! Great book, I can't wait for the next one!!

Star's Inspiration

This is a great book. I am so glad that Star wins one of the triple crown jewels, though I like Image more. The covers look so good now. But I thought her silks were blue and white, not black and blue. Oh well. This is the best book yet in the series and I have read almost all of the TB books. HORSE LOVERS, READ THIS BOOK!

Awesome!!

This a great addition to the TB series. The cover isn't one of the series's best, but never judge a book by its cover, right? Anyway, in the book, Star races in the Belmont and Christina graduates. Christina starts to worry about her future-should she stay a jockey like Vince Jones suggests or should she go to college to become a veterinarian and help the animals she loves like Cindy and Dani suggest? (this topic is stressed more in the TB book #60 Taking the Reins that has not come out yet) After graduation Christina focuses on the Belmont and Melanie becomes Gratis's new jockey after Wolf quits working for Tall Oaks. At Belmont something strange happens to Speed.com (U have to read the book to find out!) In the Belmont, Star breaks badly and doesn't get straight to the front like in Christina's strategy. She says that it isn't her race but Star refuses to give up. READ ON IF YOU WANT TO READ WHAT HAPPENS!Star wins the Belmont and passes the leaders (Celtic Mist and Gratis)and Christina and Parker get back together I think. If u read the book itsounds like it. They say, "Christina caught Parker's eye as she slipped from Star's back, and the proud look on his face made her realize that he really and truly cared for her. In spite of all the odds against them, she and Parker were going to make it, too.And as she looked from Parker to the majestic racehorse that had just risen to fame and success, she knew that she was looking at her future and everything was going to be just perfect." This is a great book and I hope u read it and enjoy it! It's one of my favorites ( I have a lot of favorites in this series) lol. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book, Taking the Reins!