Riding Lessons (An Ellen & Ned Book)
Riding Lessons (An Ellen & Ned Book) by Jane Smiley is a children’s book published by Random House Children’s Books on March 5, 2019. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story follows eleven-year-old Ellen, a spirited riding student who navigates the challenges of her life while learning to ride under the guidance of her teacher, Abby Lovitt. As Ellen develops her skills in jumping and dressage, she forms a special bond with Ned, a colt with a past as a racehorse.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, adoption, and the joys and challenges of equestrian sports. Ellen’s journey is marked by her struggles to behave at school and at home, especially as she learns about her adoption and her parents’ plans to adopt a new baby. The book delves into Ellen’s relationship with Ned and her aspirations of spending more time at the ranch, making it a relatable tale for young readers interested in horses and family dynamics.
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The first book in a new horse trilogy from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley, starring a feisty young rider.
Eleven-year-old Ellen is a spunky—and occasionally misbehaving—young riding student. Her teacher, Abby Lovitt (who readers might recognize from The Georges and the Jewels), is a high school student who introduces her to jumping, dressage techniques, and most importantly, Ned.
Ned is a colt who used to be a racehorse, until he hurt his leg and moved to Abby’s ranch. Ellen and Ned seem to understand each other, and their companionship is immediate. But Ellen is only allowed to go to riding lessons when she behaves at school. And with all that’s going on, from learning that she’s adopted to finding out her parents are adopting a new baby, it’s harder than ever for Ellen to pay attention and behave in class and at home.
Will Ellen be able to spend more time on the ranch with Ned? And will her parents ever let her have a horse of her own?
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