Turning on a Dime
Turning on a Dime by Maggie Dana, published by Pageworks Press in 2014, is a captivating tale that intertwines the lives of two girls from different centuries through their shared passion for horses. This edition, comprising 232 pages, presents a unique narrative that follows teenage equestrian Samantha DeVries as she strives to become the first African American to ride in the Olympics. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she travels through a time portal, landing in the 1860s, where she meets Caroline Chandler, a spirited Southern belle with her own challenges amid the Civil War.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as friendship, heritage, and the impact of historical events on personal aspirations. As Samantha and Caroline navigate their respective worlds, they confront the dangers posed by the Civil War, including the threat to Caroline’s beloved mare, Pandora. The story highlights the bond between the girls and their determination to protect their horses, which ultimately intertwines their fates. With elements of juvenile fiction, animals, and horses, this book offers a thoughtful perspective on the intersection of past and present, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre.
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Two girls from two different centuries and the horse that brings them together.Teenage equestrian Samantha DeVries wants to be the first African American to ride in the Olympics. Her father, a successful horse trainer, pushes Sam to excel, while Sam’s academic mother tries to instill a sense of heritage in her headstrong daughter who’d rather be riding than studying history, except when it comes to researching the gaps in her horse’s pedigree. But Sam’s beliefs and her carefully constructed world shatter like a jelly jar when she travels through a time portal and lands in the canopy bed of an 1860s Southern belle.Even more surprised by Sam’s unexpected arrival is Caroline Chandler. She’s a tomboy who wears breeches beneath her crinoline and rides horses bareback, much to the dismay of her critical mother.But neither girl has time to fret over customs and clothes. The Civil War is raging, and soldiers from both sides are stealing horses. At risk is Pandora, Caroline’s beloved mare. Without her, Sam’s future Olympic horse, Nugget, won’t exist in the present.Neither will Sam if the slave catchers grab her.
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