Trouble on the Trail — Miralee Ferrell

Making friends, riding horses, solving mysteries, and relying on God -- that's what Horses & Friends stories are all about!
 
Can they save a fortune and a new friend?
 
“Hey, mister! You dropped something.” Kate and her friends witness a cantankerous old man drop part of a hand-drawn map, but he drives off in his beat-up Ford before they can give it back. They learn the man is Mr. Benson, a former prospector who lives in the nearby hills and wants to be left alone. But when Kate and Tori overhear two men conspiring to rob Mr. Benson of his gold, they know they have to warn him before the thieves can strike. What will happen if their plan backfires and the men come after them?
 
Follow along as relatable Kate finds out what it means to be faithful -- to her friends, to her family, and to the horses she loves. Always up for adventure, this energetic thirteen-year-old learns to rely on God as she meets challenges, solves mysteries, and forges friendships. Through it all, Kate is encouraged by her hard-working parents and her bond with her little brother, Pete, who is autistic.
 
The Horses & Friends series features:
• Lots of horses and authentic equestrian knowledge
• Wholesome, age-appropriate adventures
• Good-natured fun with friends
• Relatable, diverse young teen Christian characters and their families
• “A Little More” section with questions to ponder and story-related recipes to try.
• No violence, bad language, or romantic scenes

 
Simple, well-crafted tales told by experienced author and horsewoman Miralee Ferrell are perfect for preteen readers who love stories with characters just like them. Miralee loves horseback riding on the wooded trails near her home and spending time with her very own Kate -- her granddaughter! Besides her horse friends, she's cared for cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, and even two cougars! You can find out more and connect with Miralee at www.miraleeferrell.com.