“A powerful story. . . . Travis is Everyteen: part insecure hell-raiser, part closet intellectual, prone to both sneers and tears. Hinton con...
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Sep 24, 2009
Sarah
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This book is about a boy named Travis who almost kills his step dad and is sent to his uncle’s house. While he is at his uncles he finishes a book he is writing and finds a new part of him self. That he will never give up. Even when his step dad won’t let his mom sign the contract saying he can purplish the book he doesn’t give up.
In this book he finds a girl named Casey who is intimidating but at the same time the bravest loveliest girls he has met. She tames a horse called the sta More...
In this book he finds a girl named Casey who is intimidating but at the same time the bravest loveliest girls he has met. She tames a horse called the sta More...
Oct 24, 2011
Do you like to horses? Do you like the old west like Texas? Do you like the author who wrote the outsiders? Well then you will love this book. This is a perfect book for you. This book was introduced in 1988 by S.E Hinton. She wrote this book for young adults. I am not going to tell you the whole book, but I am going to tell you some of the basics about this book.
Travis, is a 5ft, 6in tall young man who has an unhealthy attitude but loves to read and loves leather jackets and blue jeans. H More...
Travis, is a 5ft, 6in tall young man who has an unhealthy attitude but loves to read and loves leather jackets and blue jeans. H More...
Oct 12, 2007
Andy
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a little boring compared to the other Hinton books.
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Sep 03, 2011
Alannah
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After nearly killing his stepfather, teenaged Travis is sent to live in the country with his uncle. Tough, city-bred Travis finds himself out of his element with life on his uncle's ranch and in the small-town school.
He finds himself fascinated by Casey, the young woman who runs a riding school on the ranch. He grows to admire her tenacity in trying to tame a horse called the Star Runner, who doesn't seem meant to be tamed. Travis feels he himself isn't meant to be tamed.
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He finds himself fascinated by Casey, the young woman who runs a riding school on the ranch. He grows to admire her tenacity in trying to tame a horse called the Star Runner, who doesn't seem meant to be tamed. Travis feels he himself isn't meant to be tamed.
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May 18, 2009
Emily - This star won't go out
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This is a good book. It's different from the other Hinton books I've read. For one thing, it's in third person. For another, it doesn't take place in some ghetto. It was interesting to see how she took on these challenges of trying a new writing style. In some places it was a little awkward, but for the most part, I really liked it =)
Those of you who have read the book - I wasn't sure I liked how she didn't do much with the Star Runner, but then I thought, "Maybe Travis is the S More...
Those of you who have read the book - I wasn't sure I liked how she didn't do much with the Star Runner, but then I thought, "Maybe Travis is the S More...
Sep 11, 2009
Eddy
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I have to say that this book is horrible because i think it really has no point to it ansd sorry to say this to the author but it sucks.the main plot is that this boy thinks hes all tough at his school and people think he is cool but when he is sent ot his uncle farm his strong attitude doesnt make him any friends there.
Apr 02, 2008
Emmili
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Taming the Star Runner is told from the point of view of Travis Harris. Travis is a 16 year old kid who hopes to become a author. Growing up Travis loves to tell stories, and decides to start writing. Everyday he comes home, and writes on his typewriter. One day when Travis comes home early from school he finds his step dad burning all of his pieces of writing. Travis's reaction to it makes everything change. He lives in a new world, and he doesn't fit in, while back at home he used to be the co
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Mar 27, 2009
The only one of her books that I haven't read yet.
S E Hinton is my favorite author. I love all of her books. I think that she was really brave to write about things like this at a time when woman weren't supposed to.
S E Hinton is my favorite author. I love all of her books. I think that she was really brave to write about things like this at a time when woman weren't supposed to.
Jul 30, 2011
Bonnie
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Loved S.E. Hinton as a teen but had never heard of this one. It was pretty dull, nowhere near as good as The Outsiders and really not even as good as some of her others like Tex and That Was Then, This Is Now.
Mar 30, 2010
Lynne
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Hinton's love and knowledge of horses is evident. More mature prose than The Outsiders, careful characterization, and tight pacing make this one of her best. I put this and Rumble Fish on top, followed closely by Tex.
Oct 31, 2009
Elisabeth
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It is about a boy who is a BIG trouble maker and finds a horse who is speacle to him in some way they have a lot in common. (there is a teeny bit of romance in it) it is real good!
Jul 28, 2011
As much as I love S.E. Hinton's books, this one isn't her best work. The story is slow and hard to get into, and Travis and Casey aren't very likable.
Mar 21, 2011
Steven
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I went to Oklahoma for the first time at age 23. I would have been completely unprepared had I not read Taming the Star Runner when I was like eleven.
Oct 23, 2011
Priscilla
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If you love horses and Texan-style Cowboys,I think that you will really enjoy this. I love it even though it was not my kind of novel choice
May 09, 2011
I loved this book so much. This book showed that anyone can change. Also this book shows us that times can be rough. Even though you dont want to do whatever you did not want to do, then you will want to to it and then soon it will be over and you will want to do it again.
Mar 30, 2009
Sharon
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There are traces of its predecessors (The Outsiders, Rumblefish, Tex), but Taming the Star Runner doesn't match their glory.
Feb 15, 2011
Bryan
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Travis has finally got his book published his book and he rided off with the first time with the star runner. This book is very intertesting and I like it alot.
Jan 07, 2011
Mike
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i thought it was a good book because i like books that are vilent but is iteresting. i like lots of s e hinton books.
Aug 22, 2010
Tara
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I read this with the afternoon class at summer school. I enjoyed returning to a favourite from my childhood.
May 10, 2011
Kermit
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The climax and post-climax were abrupt and left me cold. Up until then, I enjoyed the book.
Apr 04, 2010
Kim
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I read this a lot of times when I was a kid. I'm crazy about horses and Travis was SO hot ^^
Jun 10, 2010
Janaki
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I loved, loved, loved this book! It was really great! It's very terrific!
