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category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2013
ISBN:9781459806054
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Sam's Ride

by Becky Citra, illustrated by Amy Meissner

tagged: multigenerational, farm & ranch life
Description

Sam, a seven-year-old boy, is devastated when his mother leaves him for two weeks on his grandfather's ranch. Grandpa has a lot of rules, and Sam isn't happy about having to stay with him. But Sam's time on the ranch isn't all bad. He learns to ride a horse and also discovers some surprising things about his father, who died when Sam was a baby. When Sam is forced to overcome his fear of riding in order to help rescue Grandpa, Sam grows to appreciate both his grandpa and life on the ranch.

About the Authors

Becky Citra is the author of 23 award-winning books for children, including The Way Home and Finding Grace. She lives on a ranch in British Columbia. She spends the winters on Saltspring Island. She is a retired school teacher. She enjoys connecting with children through library and school visits.


Amy Meissner currently lives and works in Anchorage, Alaska. Her two, bad orange cats keep her company in the studio all day long where she paints, draws, writes, cuts fabric and moves cats off the things they aren't supposed to sleep on. Creating art for children's books is Amy's favorite job, but she also illustrates for posters and articles. She recently completed an MFA in Creative Writing and has undergraduate degrees in both Art and Textiles.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books starred selection
  • Commended, Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year
  • Commended, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the Year
Editorial Review

"Filled with chapter headings, sketches, and a simple storyline. A great addition for an emerging reader!"

— Tacoma School District #10

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