Fury and the White Mare

Fury #3

by Albert G. Miller

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Genres: Horses, Animals, Fiction, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Childrens, Juvenile

186 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 1978

Reviews

[Sarah B · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is apparently the third book in the series about Fury the horse. I have not read the previous ones but this works very well as a stand alone novel. The only real detail that seems to be missing is what state this takes place in. Due to events named at the end of the book - Operation Haylift which was a real event - the year is 1948. I will have to try and find the previous two books.

This is the story of a young boy named Joey who lives with his father Jim Newton and the foreman Pete Wilkie on a ranch. Its the type of ranch where they catch wild horses and then teach them to accept a saddle. Well young Joey has a very special black horse named Fury. And Fury is one of those rare horses where only one person can ride. But lately Fury has been escaping from his paddock and running wild up into the ridges and woods because he wants a girlfriend: a beautiful white mare.

Joey rides off to get Fury back and then he sees something that is illegal. And so he gets threatened by lumberman Mr Mark Yancey. This is not a plot secret as its written on the back of the paperback. Mr Yancey will kill Fury if anyone learns of his illegal activities.

There are certainly some dramatic moments in here, life and death situations. And yes, there are more than one. Other parts read like a family drama with arguments over various things as characters clash due to personality. Things get heated. And often characters make bad choices which lead to more problems.

And Joey does something very stupid in here that basically shocked me. How could he do that? I don't know. But I found it a tad hard to believe. I guess its due to his young age. The book never actually states his age either but I think he's in grade school. And yes he actually rides Fury up and back to school! I find that alone quite astonishing. Where does he put Fury once he arrives at school??? Does the school have a fenced pasture or a barn?

There are many characters in here including a traveling sales man who sells medicines of a very questionable nature. If you ever need a book with a conman peddler this would work well. And there is Aunt Maggie who's arrival turns the whole Broken Wheel ranch upside-down.

I found Mr Yancey to be very horrible. Its easy to hate him. And he is serious about that threat.

I do feel the story is a tad dated but it is an easy read. It gives you an idea of what life was like back then, especially with how the weather affected the people.

A great vintage horse story.

[shalea :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet. I enjoyed it.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received the set of three Fury books for my birthday one year. I had never owned any hardcover books before and I was a horse nut, so these were perfect. I still have them on my bookshelf at home and they are three of my most cherished possessions.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book at a book sale and did not know it was a series so I have not read the first two of the series. Good children's book. I liked the story line and most of the characters, one grumpy old man was annoying. Another book I wish I had know about when I was younger. Happy to have read it as an adult but would have loved it as a child.

[R.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the three books in this series. This is the last in the series. I remember wishing there were a lot more. The books are packed with action and really deliver on a great story for children. I read this in grade school but because the type is small and dense, it would probably be suitable for Jr. High these days.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice finish to the Fury books

In this last Fury book, Joey learns a big lesson, the bachelors of Broken Wheel Ranch have their lives upset by a visiting aunt, and Fury will stop at nothing till the beautiful white mare is his. This book and the 1st (Fury, Stallion of Broken Wheel Ranch) are better than the 2nd book. An enjoyable read.

[Kaely · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a stallion that runs off a bunch.Fury runs off and finds a white mare.then the only way they keep the stallion in is to catch the white mare.tehn they name her Angel and she has a filly born on chrismas and named "Little Chrsmas"!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good little book, wish it would have been a little longer though..

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for kids and pre-teens who love animals, namely horses.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️