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I want to encourage each of you that dropped by to scroll down down a little bit to M. J. Evan’s guest post. I always like to post these because it give you a little more about the book, and the life of the author. And thank you for supporting my blog. Blessings, Joy Hannabass
Join us for this tour from July 27 to August 7, 2020!
Book Details:
Book Title: In the Heart of a Mustang by M.J. Evans
Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 359 pages
Genre: Contemporary Coming of Age
Publisher: Dancing Horse Press
Release date: October, 2017
Format available for review: print, mobi file (for Kindle), gifted Kindle copy, ePub, PDF, NetGalley download
Will send print books out: USA
Tour dates: July 27 to August 7, 2020
Content Rating: PG. Some suggested violence but not explicit
Book Description:
A boy is told that his father was a brave and virtuous man, a soldier who traded his life to save the lives of countless others. He was the man that Hunter needed to emulate. The only problem is the whole story is a lie, all of it. The truth, which Hunter discovers as he begins his sophomore year of high school, is that his father has actually spent the boy’s entire life in jail, paying his debt to society, but not mending his ways.
A wild mustang mare, is rounded up by the BLM. The spring rains had been sparse, the forage on the plains even more so. The mare and her herd are rescued from certain starvation and placed for adoption. In a sandy corral at Promise Ranch, a home for troubled teenage boys, the boy and the mare meet. A weathered, old cowboy brings them together – a mentor for one, a trainer for the other. The bond that forms between boy and horse becomes one that saves the lives of both.
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
In the Heart of a Mustang is a bit different than the book, Pinto that I just finished reading. In this book a young boy has been told all his life that his dad is a honorable man and died as a hero. But that’s not the case. And the boy is furious that his mom has lied to him all his life. Hunter has always wanted to be just like his dad. Will he continue to work toward this goal now that he knows what his real dad was like?
This story it quite sad because this family has been completely upended. And Hunter has no desire to make things right with his mom. And the only hope is the hope therapy farm. It was incredible how the story opened up at this farm, the staff was kind and caring. But it wasn’t a quick fix. Not at all. It was interesting and fun as I was able to follow the characters, see their development as the story unfolded. And I love that they were all so realistic. I felt as though I was that farm working with the horses myself. I have read several books about horse therapy, have been. very interested in this type of therapy. And this book is full of so much info on the subject. Its clear the author did her research well, and wrote it well into this story. And for you to learn more about this type of therapy, you will need to read this book, In the Heart of a Mustang. I hope you love and enjoy it as much as I did!
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
ALSO ON THIS TOUR
Book Details:
Book Title: PINTO! Based Upon the True Story of the Longest Horseback Ride in History by M.J. Evans
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 243 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Dancing Horse Press
Release date: October, 2019
Content Rating: G. This book is taken from the actual journals that were kept by the men on the journey. There is no bad language or explicit scenes.
Book Description:
In 1912, four men, calling themselves the “Overland Westerners,” decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all forty-eight state capitals over the course of three years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World’s Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves and near starvation, the men went through seventeen horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey…Pinto, a little horse with a heart as big as the whole country! This is Pinto’s account of his arduous adventure.
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Meet the Author:
Award-winning author M.J. Evans grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Upon graduation from Oregon State University, she spent five years teaching high school and middle school students. She retired from teaching to raise her five children. Mrs. Evans is a life-long equestrian and enjoys competing in Dressage and riding in the beautiful Colorado mountains. She has published fourteen books, most of which are fiction.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads
Tour Schedule:
July 27 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review of PINTO! / guest post / giveaway
July 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
July 27 – My Journey Back – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / guest post / giveaway
July 28 – Splashes of Joy – book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway
July 28 – She Just Loves Books – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
July 29 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
July 29 – Adventurous Bookworm – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
July 29 – Krisha’s Cozy Corner – book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway
July 30 – Splashes of Joy – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / guest post / giveaway
July 30 – My Reading Journeys – book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway
July 31 – Literary Flits – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
July 31 – T’s Stuff – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
Aug 3 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
Aug 3 – T’s Stuff – book review of PINTO! / author interview / giveaway
Aug 3 – My Journey Back – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
Aug 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
Aug 4 – She Just Loves Books – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
Aug 5 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
Aug 5 – Adventurous Bookworm – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
Aug 5 – My Reading Journeys – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
Aug 6 – A Mama’s Corner of the World – book review of In the Heart of a Mustang / giveaway
Aug 6 – Blooming with Books – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
Aug 7 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review of PINTO! / giveaway
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