Stagestruck

Shelley Peterson has once again created a masterpiece. It is the third book in her series about Dancer, and Abby Malone. This book has a good bit of horse to keep the horse enthusiast happy, yet ventures outside horses to the world of acting. Ghosts, and other suprises abound as the local acting troupe puts on Pinnochio. Of course Owen still wants to get his hands on Dancer, and we find out what happens to Mousey (now that she is grown up - from the first book Dancer). I would reccomend these well written horse books to anyone - they are simply amazing.

This is the first of Shelley Peterson's novels that I've read, but I must say I enjoyed it, not having read the first two books. It is full of suspense although sometimes, this is my opinion however, the author drifted away from describing the finer details such as the horse's movements, or the forest scenery. Overall, though, it was a good read. Recommended for horse lovers ages 10 and up.

As the third book written by this woman, I must say that with each book her writing gets better and better. In this compelling novel, Abby Malone is out riding on Moonlight Sonata 'Moonie', bringing Moonie's baby Moon Dancer 'Leggy' along. When a thunderstorm hits, they take refuge in an abandoned barn which has old theater inside, as well as a mysterious tenant who 'lives' there.Because Hilary is off at university, she has asked Abby to ride and excercise Dancer for her, but soon Abby finds herself caught in a tangle of mysterious events as Samuel Owens has been recently released. As Abby prepares Dancer for the Grand Invitional and the community comes together to mount a production of Pnocchio at the old theater strange things begin to occur. I truly recommand this book to whoever has read Dancer and Abby Malone as this is another of Shelley Peterson's masterpieces that should not be missed.