Endorsements
LADY'S BIG SURPRISE named a finalist in three national book awards!!!
“ Dawson knows her audience of young girls (ages eight to twelve) well, nicely blending suspense and adventure to keep them interested. The story moves quickly and…will keep any girl with a passion for horses eagerly reading along.”
- Lynn Geiger, ForeWord Magazine
“If you had told me I would get wrapped up in Lady’s Big Surprise I would have laughed wholeheartedly… but I did. In fact I read it cover to cover while on a camping trip and was amazed by the common sense horse-training references throughout. This book is informative and genuinely entertaining. I am looking forward to the next one.”
- GaWANi Pony Boy, author Of Women and Horses
“Reminiscent of the Windy Foot series and Marguerite Henry’s books, Lady’s Big Surprise is special. It is a good story, well written and entertaining with plenty of excitement and mystery to keep the reader glued to its pages.”
- Susan Waggoner, director, Oxford Public Library
“Lady' Big Surprise is an ideal story for young pony clubbers. This first book in a series mixes stories of the special friendship of Jody and Mary with the excitement and lessons learned in adventures with their ponies.”
- Bodgie Read, Regional Supervisor, United States Pony Club
“The author’s love of horses shines through as she captures the quintessential passion held by many young girls for their animal.”
- Paula F. Kelly, The News Journal
“Lady's Big Surprise” is an experience in which the reader can't help becoming involved. While the book is intended for young readers, it also offers excellent reading for the whole family. As for the surprise- well, it’s really big! Find out for yourself!’
- George Prettyman, Cecil Whig columnist and author of Red Top Boots
“The series combines adventure with valuable lessons on life and friendship. Dawson has created believable characters with a love of horses.”
- The Equiery
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“Lady’s Big Surprise took me back to my own childhood, having a secret place to share with my best human and pony friends. It also reminded me that I am now, as then, still a student of the horse, ready for each new adventure with that same youthful delight.”
- Elizabeth Graves, National Clinician, “A Gathering of Gaits”
“Anyone who enjoys a great tale of horses and youth will find this a fascinating read. This most entertaining story moves swiftly in a non-preaching way while dealing with some very real issues…peer pressure, decision making, responsibility, self-esteem and learning to care about others.”
- Ellie Mencer, Lockhouse to Lighthouse magazine
“Best books I ever read in my life!”
- Holly Osborne, age 10
“I’ve read every horse series there is, and this is my favorite!”
- Ashley Eilers, age 12
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