Risky Chance (Horse Diaries, #7) by Alison Hart

Risky Chance (Horse Diaries, #7) Reviews

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  Laura

  great ending
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  Emory Ivie

  This is a wonderful series that I well-enjoyed during my younger years, and when I was about seven years old it was my ultimate favorite. We all loved the story of Black Beauty, and this series has the same idea - a horse telling its own story during the historical time it lives. There are so many books to read in this series, and though they don't need to be read in order, as each novel presents new characters with new conflicts, but they take place in the order of the historical time. It's really cool for a young kid to be able to read the thoughts of a horse through a fictional book and learn more about the breed it highlights and the history centered around the breed's origin.
  
  These books are absolutely wonderful and very informative. After the entertaining story, there is a little section in the back that teaches about the breed and its uses during a specific time period. They are clean, entertaining, and such a great read for any 7 to 10-year-old child. If you love horses and history, be sure to check out Horse Diaries!
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  Gerri Leen

  I love these books. Quiet beautiful tales accompanied by gorgeous illos. This volume is no exception. I am a horseracing fan, so I appreciated the level take on this. That it explored the world of claimers, the bad things that happen, but also allows for the will and desire to run and win. The love that can exist between horse and owner/trainer/groom/jockey. The ending was lovely and made me all teary. I liked the nod to injured jockeys and the info later on fatalities--what other sport has an ambulance following the competitors around the field?
  
  Again, did I mention how beautiful the illustrations are? Especially for this volume. They really told a tale.
  
  Can't wait to move on to the next Horse Diary. I've cherrypicked which volumes to read so Black Cloud is next on the roster.
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  Chastity

  I love reading about a horse who loves to race!I love to race too!
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  Emily Kopkie

  this was my favorite book out of the series.
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  Ava Valdez

  This is the best book I’ve ever read even though it is a little bit sad.
  I like how each day risky chance and sweet dreams race across the fields together and it is always a tie.
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  Nancy Chambers

  This is a children’s book but sometimes I need a break from heavy reading and just enjoy a cute story and I always enjoy horse stories.
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  Lily Thomas

  Thoroughbreds are the best. Running their little (or should I say huge…) hearts out for us.
  Chance is no exception. What a fun story of a driven colt determined to win.
  Thoroughbreds ❤️❤️❤️
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  Linda

  I adored this volume of the Horse Diaries series. Risky Chance is a thoroughbred colt born in the 1930's and bred to race. He has heart and drive and talent, and he tells his story from the time he races his playmates up and down the fence as a yearling through his career as a race horse. Not everything that happens to a race horse is glory and roses, and author Alison Hart doesn't mince details when things take a wrong turn for Chance. But this book is extremely suitable for young readers while giving an even-handed account of what a race horse might actually think of his circumstances. As a horse lover, I loved it.
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  Caroline

  I started this book and finished it in 45 minutes. While it's an easy read, I believe Hart does the best job out of every Horse Diary book in regards to capturing the horse's emotions. Risky Chance, the star of the book, reminds me a lot of two very significant horses in my life who happen to be Thoroughbreds. Native Cash and Maraschino Cherry. Cash was an ex-racehorse, and Chino is the girl I work with now. This was a good book and a truly sad but heartwarming read!
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  Kami

  - Yes, I'm still reading these! Gnome is ahead of me by about 4 books. I don't know if I'm going to make it.
  
  - This was another cute cute story full of heart! I liked it a lot.
  
  - I wish every racehorse had happy ending like Chance's. I wish every owner was kind and took good care of their animals. I'm grateful for all the ones who do!
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  Mary

  I thought it was a really cute story especially for young readers. I never really got into the whole series, just kind of chanced upon this one. I lost interest and had trouble getting into it at first, but once I did I enjoyed it.
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  Elizabeth

  These books are really cute and fun to read. I also enjoy the history that they share within the books. My daughter enjoys horses, so I'm glad we can get some history for her to enjoy along with the cute stories about horses.
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  Meredith

  This was a very good book. I had never known just how hard the racing life was for horses.
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  Kristi

  My son loved that this story was narrated by the horse :)
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  Gracie

  This is an amazing book!
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  Zizi

  extremely sad, yet fascinating.
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  Maykala

  amzing asome beautiful
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  Brodie Hawkins

  I liked it