Valentino

Typically I do not listen to "teen" books, but the cover of this one pulled me in. I am a horse lover, and that first attracted me to the story, then the blurb sounded interesting, and the sample was great. Laura Hesse wrote an original story, with only parallel to The Black Stallion being shipwreck......more

•audiobook• Laura Hesse is a talented author who combines children with varying disabilities with horses symbolic of service animals. I think this is one of the longest books in the series, which caught me off guard when I requested and received a promotional code. My review is voluntary and long ove......more

Valentino is a magical fictional story about a lonely horse living alone on an island, two shipwrecked teens, and a truly wonderful guide dog. The story is inspired by the true story of Will the horse who lived out his days on Jedediah island after the people had all gone. This is a story of surviva......more

This was a very good book.A storm tosses a young blind girl,her seeing eye dog and a boy onto an island.An old horse aids them and is rewarded for his efforts.Great story! Shelley Reece was a fine narrator.I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.......more

A good read I love a good horse story! And this was one for any age. I enjoyed it very much!I almost wish it had been longer, but a good writer knows best!......more