Tonja Drecker's Reviews > Lucy's Chance

This is a must read for all horse-loving, nature orientated girls out there. From the first page on, the author pulls the reader into a very true to life ranch setting with vivid descriptions and a real ranch feeling.

Sixteen-year-old Lucy is thrilled to have a summer job on the ranch helping out with the animals and guests. Although she's been riding since she was ten, she quickly learns that there's more to ranch life than just riding horses. Not only is Lucy a very believable girl with realistic reactions, but everything surrounding her mirrors true to life animal behaviors and incidents fitting to such a rustic setting. She's not afraid to go hands on (something which at times brings her more than she bargained for) and has a nice pinch of spunk...never rude. The other characters weave nicely into the plot and are easy to love/hate as they enter the scene. This is the type of book a young teenage girl will refuse to set down until she's read it from beginning to end. I can only recommend this for younger YA girls (ages 11 to 16), who simply love horses and a terrific read.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.