Where There's Smoke (Horse Country #3)

by Yamile Saied Méndez (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Horse Country

Welcome back to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance, in this third installment of the Horse Country series by Pura Belpr Award-winning author Yamile Saied Mndez.

Carolina Aguasvivas knows just what to do with Paradise Ranch's new sponsored student, Rockwell Richards. He's clearly a perfect match for a gentle giant of a horse named Napoleon, as they both have mysterious pasts. Carolina can't wait to learn everything she can about the cute and thoughtful new boy...but Rockwell doesn't seem to appreciate her snooping -- or admiration.

When the barn is threatened by local wildfires, can he and Caro put everything aside and help keep the horses safe?

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Kirkus

A touching, entertaining read about caring for others—human and horse alike.

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Praise for Horse Country #1: Can't Be Tamed:

"The book's descriptions of ranch life are immersive and realistic. The thoughtful protagonist, who brings heartfelt passion and dedication to every aspect of caring for horses — even the messiest parts — will especially appeal to young animal lovers... An enjoyable read about horses, friendship, and second chances." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Wish Upon a Stray:

"An entertaining and endearing tale of resilience in the face of change and loss as well as the opportunities that can come when challenges are met. A sweet tale of dealing with estrangement and finding belonging." — Kirkus Reviews

Yamile Saied Méndez
Yamile Saied Méndez is the author of many books for young readers, including Furia, a Reese's YA Book Club selection and the 2021 Inaugural Pura Belpré Young Adult Gold Medalist. She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina and currently lives in Utah. An Inaugural Walter Dean Myers Grant recipient, she is also a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She's a founding member of Las Musas, a marketing collective of Latine authors. You can find her online at yamilemendez.com or on Instagram @yamilesmendez.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781338749502
Lexile Measure
740
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Publication date
September 20, 2022
Series
Horse Country
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV025000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Farm Life & Ranch Life
JUV002130 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Horses
JUV032090 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Equestrian
JUV011030 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Horsemanship
Novels
Ranches

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