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To order a trade paperback or eBook, please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Horse-Woman-Living-Riding-Better\/dp\/1999108752\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon.com\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Horse-Woman-Living-Riding-Better\/dp\/1999108752\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon.ca\u003c\/a\u003e or your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efavourite online book retailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee McLean was born to ride ... and to write. In these pages, you will enter the world of a master horsewoman and ride with her through the seasons of the year, and the ages and stages of life. The stories come from a riding journal kept for over forty-five years, and the best of her Keystone Equine blogs. 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At Summerwood’s all-girl horse camp, Aislinn is surrounded by all the things she loves most: her Arabian, Firefly; her best friend, Jill; and her mentor, Grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this year, things are different from day one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a boy at camp, Grace seems tense, and rumours swirl about the stable’s land being sold. Not to mention, Aislinn keeps seeing things no one else can — a fox, an owl, and even a ghostly boy who seems to need her help — and her visions are starting to affect her riding and her friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo one starry night, Aislinn sneaks out to meet the ghost boy and hear his story. She also learns about the Indigenous history of the land around Summerwood, and what life was like for residents of a former Poor Farm that was in the same area. But, as Aislinn soon finds out, all actions have consequences and she faces serious punishment for breaking Summerwood’s rules.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith stumbles and false starts, we follow Aislinn as she strives to become an environmental activist, an Indigenous ally, and a better friend. We see her make mistakes, learn, grow, and change. A true coming-of-age story with elements of magical realism and authentic equestrian themes, \u003cem\u003eSpirit of Summerwood\u003c\/em\u003e is destined to become a summertime favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Vivien Gorham\u003c\/strong\u003e has been writing stories and riding horses since she was eight years old. Raised in Minnesota, she has worked in the Northwest Territories, Alaska’s Denali National Park, and on a dude ranch in Montana. She now lives in Dartmouth, NS, with her family, two fluffy cats, and a dog called Niska. 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Some said it eased their minds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRose Herman from Calgary said: \"The mental pictures you paint are hilarious.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Ritchey from Terrace, B.C., said in an e-mail to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOl' Ugly\u003c\/span\u003e: “Thank you for bringing your stories to print. My wife bought me this book ... and today I finished it eight days before my 82nd birthday. I love reading and you are so talented in your words and phrases. Thank you for the pleasure you have brought to me through your stories and those stories make my heart happy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOl' Ugly\u003c\/span\u003e put more of his hilarious and heartwarming stories to print and called it ‘More Bedtime Stories for Old Boogers \u0026amp; Boogerettes’. Ug's missus, Chubb, teases him and says of his new title: “Wow! 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Yahoo! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for ages 4-7, this charming picture book has themes of sportsmanship, community spirit, and living life to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/8263\/8421\/files\/FFFKiddos_480x480.png?v=1683218298\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSynopsis: When Frankie’s dad loses every race at the Calgary Stampede, she’s sad and frustrated. But when he celebrates by hosting a huge pancake breakfast the next morning, she’s downright confused! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Warning: Includes a larger-than-life cowboy, his wild antics, and his sassy pet badger Maggie. Don’t try this at home, kids!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrenda Joyce Leahy\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and retired lawyer who lives in Calgary. She was raised on a farm in southern Alberta with stories about her colourful grandfather, Wildhorse Jack. Brenda’s first novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Rebellion\u003c\/em\u003e, was also inspired by her family history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Bruglemans-LaBelle\u003c\/strong\u003e is most famous for her coffee paintings, but she works in a variety of styles and media. A born-and-bred Alberta girl, she has also painted hundreds of Stampede-themed windows! A two-time art school grad, Melissa lives in Airdrie with her husband and two boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here book an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redbarnbooks.ca\/collections\/kids-books\/products\/school-visit-flip-flop-flapjack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAuthor \/ Illustrator Visit\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new children's book about the legendary real cowboy Wildhorse Jack will entertain and inspire (and includes a pancake recipe!)\" — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/horse-canada.com\/magazine\/profiles\/flip-flop-flapjack-celebrates-100th-stampede-breakfast\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHorse Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s a beautiful thing to have the legacy of Wildhorse Jack preserved in a way that will bring joy to so many kids. Congratulations to the gang at Red Barn Books for another home run!” — Becky Wigemyr, \u003ca href=\"WildWestKidz.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWildWestKidz.com\u003c\/a\u003e Book Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My class could not take their eyes off the author and her book! This book showcases Calgary’s history in a beautiful way and really demonstrates how Wildhorse Jack exhibited courage and benevolence.\" — Jessica Walker, Grade 2 Teacher, Calgary Classical Academy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip Flop Flapjack: Wildhorse Jack and the First Stampede Breakfast\u003cbr\u003eBy Brenda Joyce Leahy\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e978-1-989915-11-0\u003cbr\u003eHardcover 978-1-989915-12-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eebook \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e978-1-989915-13-4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 x 10 Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e32 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Barn Books Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40535396286549,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/8263\/8421\/products\/ShopifyProductPhotos.png?v=1675794925"},{"product_id":"singh-hari","title":"Howdy, I’m Singh Hari","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHowdy, I’m Singh Hari\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean illustrated children's book about Canada's little-known Punjabi pioneer Harnam Singh Hari (1883-1969). The story, ideal for ages 7-10, brings the real-life legend to a new generation of kids. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 1910, when Singh Hari arrived in Canada, the turban, beard and accent were all strange. But his sparkling green eyes and quiet strength drew people to this humble and hardworking six-foot Sikh. 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