Beware the Mare

Beware the Mare #1

by Jessie Haas, Martha Haas (Illustrator)

The mare Gramp brings home to Lily seems perfect, but Lily still wants to uncover the mystery behind Beware's ominous name. "Convincing and appealing and the descriptions of riding and horsekeeping are detailed enough for young enthusiasts to imagine themselves there....A well-written offering."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

Genres: Horses, Childrens, Animals

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

Jessie Haas has written over 35 books for children and adults, many about horses--a lifelong passion. She currently owns a Morgan mare, Robin, who is being clicker-trained to be a trail and pasture-dressage horse. She lives in a small, off-grid house in the woods with husband Michael J. Daley, two cats and a dog. When not writing or riding or reading she likes to knit, cook, and write, or ride, or read.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short. Sweet and exciting, both. Exactly what a horse story for a girl reluctant reader should be. Illustrations an homage to the master, Wesley Dennis. I'd love to read more in the series.

[Sarah B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this last night along with the other three books in the Beware series. I must admit I was quite curious as to what was the "bad" secret about Beware, if any. Because she certainly seemed like the perfect horse! And Lily certainly wants her, to keep her. But what is the nasty habit she has??

I must admit the answer was a surprise! And it has to do with horse behavior too. I have not seen this particular behavior yet but I guess it would indeed be intimidating. Especially if you are a kid like Lily.

A very horse centered story clearly written by someone who knows horses.

[Skylar Newbury · Rating 2 out of 5]

REVIEW TO COME

[Heidi]

Recommended from a horsy youtube short
(Same channel different short:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-zkela... :

[Audrey Cutlip · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was very interesting, it does earn a good reveiw.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I had all her books. Good writer. Excellent story.

[Hannah Crull-sher]

This was one of my favourite books as a kid!