In "A Good Horse," the second book in the Horses of Oak Valley Ranch series by Jane Smiley, the story continues to follow the lives of the Morris family and their relationship with horses. Set against the lush backdrop of Oak Valley Ranch, young Abigail navigates the challenges of adolescence while developing a deep bond with a spirited horse named Charlie. As she learns about responsibility, friendship, and the complexities of life, Abigail faces trials that test her resilience and understanding of what it means to be a good horseman. This coming-of-age tale explores love, loss, and the enduring connection between humans and animals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Horse Of Oak Valley Ranch, The Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Random House USA Inc .

Jane Smiley was born in Los Angeles and grew up in St Louis, Missouri. In 1992 she won the Pulitzer Prize for A Thousand Acres, for which she also won the National Book Critics' Circle Award. Her books about Abby and her horses are her first for children. Star Horse is the fourth in the series.