"Riding Lessons" is a heartwarming story that follows the journey of Ellen and her beloved horse, Ned. Set against the backdrop of a lush, rural landscape, the narrative explores themes of friendship, trust, and personal growth. As Ellen navigates the challenges of adolescence, she learns important life lessons through her bond with Ned, who teaches her about courage, responsibility, and the joys of riding. With a blend of poignant moments and charming escapades, the book captures the essence of the special relationship between humans and animals, highlighting how these connections can shape us as we grow. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called An Ellen And Ned Book .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 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.