Cowgirl Courage, written by J. H. Lee, is an adventure novel for young readers that centers around horses. Brooke, a twelve-year-old girl who once loved to ride, finds herself facing fear and lost confidence that result from a tragic riding accident. Presented with a new mount and the desire to help with her family’s ranch, Brooke must decide whether she lets her fear overpower her or whether she fights back instead.
This story is certainly action-packed, and its fast pace will keep young readers engaged. The chapters are of just the right length and the well-timed plot events propel the book forward. From runaway horses to cattle drives to an orphaned moose, this book crafts Brooke’s unique life with detailed accuracy.
It’s evident that J. H. Lee writes from her own experiences raising and training horses on a ranch. It’s always a pleasure to read a book where horses and riding are depicted accurately and realistically. Some of the scenes I enjoyed the most describe Brooke’s interaction and developing relationship with her new horse, Jazz; throughout the book Jazz’s character develops as well, and you feel like you can predict her moves by the end.
In reading the book’s synopsis, I was excited to see that J. H. Lee had taken on an issue that is so common amongst riders – fear after a fall. I felt that the issue would be well-received by young readers. And while the first half of the book does focus on Brooke’s fear of getting back into the saddle, I was disappointed to see that the issue largely takes a backseat for the second half of the book, only appearing in hints here and there.
The writing flows smoothly, and many scenes are very visual with good description. While the dialogue is a little stiff at times, the book reads well overall. With the exception of the occasional horse terminology, Cowgirl Courage is largely accessible for young readers.
Cowgirl Courage is a fast-paced tale of what happens when a young rider stands up to her fear. Readers will delight in Brooke’s adventures with Jazz.
Sound interesting? Cowgirl Courage is available on Amazon. Be sure to visit J. H. Lee's Facebook page!
This story is certainly action-packed, and its fast pace will keep young readers engaged. The chapters are of just the right length and the well-timed plot events propel the book forward. From runaway horses to cattle drives to an orphaned moose, this book crafts Brooke’s unique life with detailed accuracy.
It’s evident that J. H. Lee writes from her own experiences raising and training horses on a ranch. It’s always a pleasure to read a book where horses and riding are depicted accurately and realistically. Some of the scenes I enjoyed the most describe Brooke’s interaction and developing relationship with her new horse, Jazz; throughout the book Jazz’s character develops as well, and you feel like you can predict her moves by the end.
In reading the book’s synopsis, I was excited to see that J. H. Lee had taken on an issue that is so common amongst riders – fear after a fall. I felt that the issue would be well-received by young readers. And while the first half of the book does focus on Brooke’s fear of getting back into the saddle, I was disappointed to see that the issue largely takes a backseat for the second half of the book, only appearing in hints here and there.
The writing flows smoothly, and many scenes are very visual with good description. While the dialogue is a little stiff at times, the book reads well overall. With the exception of the occasional horse terminology, Cowgirl Courage is largely accessible for young readers.
Cowgirl Courage is a fast-paced tale of what happens when a young rider stands up to her fear. Readers will delight in Brooke’s adventures with Jazz.
Sound interesting? Cowgirl Courage is available on Amazon. Be sure to visit J. H. Lee's Facebook page!
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