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Kathleen Duey
Popular and prolific American children's novelist. She has written over 50 books in a wide range of genres, including historical, fantasy and of course, pony! As a child she loved riding and Black Beauty was her favourite book. She also loved writing from a young age, although did not start seriously until her mid thirties. Of her horse related titles, there is a series of historical pony stories, a short series based on the film and characters from the film Spirit Stallion of the Cimmaron, and also a fantasy unicorn series.
Kathleen is a believer in living life in a more simplistic way. She lived without electricity for many years, growing and preparing her own food, an experience which she says has given her inspiration for her novels, especially those set in the past.
She has her own website (unfortunately not very user-friendly in my opinion) as well as being on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace.
Sources: Suite101.com
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The Hoofbeats Series:
Rather oddly put-together series. These are all historical stories about various girls and their horses at different times in history. Four of the books form a continuing series about Katy and her horse. Another four form a series about a girl called Lara set in Dark Ages Ireland. Then there are two stand-alone stories set at different eras about different characters. To make things clearer I have separated these sub-series into their own sub-categories:
Hoofbeats: Katy and the Mustangs Series:
Set in the pioneer world of the American mid-west.
1) KATIE AND THE MUSTANGS BOOK 1
(DUTTON [USA] 2004)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Orphan Katie is taken in by The Stevens, a heartless couple who only want her to do chores. Her life is brightened by the appearance of an unbroken mustang with whom she soon forms a deep bond. When the Stevens leave her and the horse behind to go West, Katy and the horse must make their own way in the world.
2) KATIE AND THE MUSTANGS BOOK 2
(DUTTON [USA] 2004)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Katie reaches her destination but her Uncle is not there and to make things worse she must be parted from her mustang friend.
3) KATIE AND THE MUSTANGS BOOK 3
(DUTTON [USA] 2004)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Katie is still on the move, travelling with the mustangs and a friendly family, then joining a circus troupe.
4) KATIE AND THE MUSTANGS BOOK 4
(DUTTON [USA] 2004)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Conclusion to Katie's story.
Hoofbeats: Lara Series:
Set in 13th century Ireland where Lara is the daughter of a clan chief.
1) LARA AND THE GREY MARE
(DUTTON [USA] 2005)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Lara loves her grey mare but when the mare is in trouble foaling, she must look after the little filly.
2) LARA AND THE MOON COLOURED FILLY
(DUTTON [USA] 2005)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Lara is devoted to the orphaned filly whom she has raised. But then she and the filly are captured by a rival clan….
3) LARA AT ATHENRY CASTLE
(DUTTON [USA] 2005)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: When her beloved mare is given to the Baron of Athenry, Lara is determined to follow her.
4) LARA AND THE SILENT PLACE
(DUTTON [USA] 2005)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Conclusion to Lara's story.
Other Hoofbeats books:
SILENCE AND LILY: 1773
(DUTTON [USA] 2007)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Set in 1773 in Boston when tension between the Colonists and Britain are at an all time high. Against a backdrop of the encroaching Civil War, 12 year old Silence is more worried that someone is ill treating Lily, the beautiful white mare.
MARGARET AND FLYNN: 1875
(DUTTON [USA] 2008)
Reprinted in paperback by Puffin
SUMMARY: Set in Colorado in the 19th Century. Orphans Margaret and Lilbby are staying with kind Mrs. Fredrickson. Margaret is happy, but knows her distrustful, restless sister Libby will soon want to move on. When a tornado brings an injured horse named Flynn into their lives, Margaret has an even greater reason to want to stay.
Collector's Info:
Originally published in hardback. They were reprinted in paperback, I think both in the USA and UK, certainly they are widely available in Britain as well as in America. The paperbacks are still in print and can be bought new. There are also French and German versions of some of the books.
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The Unicorn's Secret Series:
Fantasy unicorn series in which a lonely girl finds a mare and foal who are in fact unicorns.
Read the first chapters of each book here
1) MOONSILVER
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2001)
Reprinted in hardback
SUMMARY: Heart has no family and no memories. An old man finds her asleep on a misty morning near the river. He feeds her, gives her shelter - and puts her to work. One day she finds a wounded white mare and her life of hardship and loneliness changes forever...
2) SILVER THREAD
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2001)
SUMMARY: Heart's white mare has a very special foal which she names Moonsilver. He is in fact a unicorn! When the colt is endangered by Lord Dunraven and his guards she runs away into the forest to save his life. But when he is wounded she must sneak back into the village for help from the village healer Ruth.
3) THE SILVER BRACELET
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2002)
SUMMARY: In order to hide Moonsilver, Heart and her animal friends join a troupe of traveling minstrels. Everyone thinks Moonsilver's horn is fake - just part of the act. Then Moonsilver heals a badly injured boy right in front of the audience, and the unicorn's secret is in danger. Can Heart's mysterious silver bracelet, which makes her dream of the magical Mountains of the Moon, help her find the one place Moonsilver might be safe?
4) MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2002)
Reprinted in 2003 by original publisher with different cover
SUMMARY: Heart has to find a safe haven for her unicorns. With Lord Dunraven looking for them she has nowhere to turn. If only she knew where her family was - or who they were. In a mysterious bundle of paper in Dunraven's castle Heart finds a drawing that looks like the design on her baby blanket. The paper is covered with tiny symbols. If she can find out what they mean will they unlock the secrets of the dreams that have been haunting her?
5) THE SUNSET GATES
aka BEYOND THE SUNSET
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2002)
Reprinted in 2003 by original publisher with different title
SUMMARY: Still searching for her family, Heart finds a blacksmith whose forge was made by unicorn magic. His old records show that his grandfather made giant iron gates using the same design. If Heart can find those gates perhaps she will find her family - but will Dunraven's men find her first?
6) TRUE HEART
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2003)
SUMMARY: In the beautiful armour Joseph Lequire has created for Moonsilver, no one can tell he is a unicorn. It's safe for Heart to travel to Bidenfast, where she hopes to find her Gypsy friends. But the streets are jammed with people in town for the crowning of the new Lord Irmaedith, and the young lord himself takes a special interest in the unicorns. Will Heart be able to keep her secret?
6) CASTLE AVAMIR
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2003)
SUMMARY: Following riddles and moonlight, Heart searches for a mysterious castle she is sure must be her family's home.
7) THE JOURNEY HOME
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2003)
Reprinted in 2004 by original publisher with different cover
SUMMARY: Heart is convinced that the old man from Castle Avamir can help her find her family. But he has been taken prisoner by Lord Dunraven. Heart's search for the truth is leading her into the most dangerous place of all: the depths of Dunraven's heavily guarded castle. Heart's quest is nearing its end and what awaits her is beyond her wildest dreams!
Other Editions:
MOONSILVER/SILVER THREAD
(SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN PB [USA] 2004)
SUMMARY: 2 in 1 omnibus containing books 1 and 2 in the series.
Collector's Info:
As far as I can find out, only the first one was published in a hardback edition. Easy to find in the USA and the UK. Most are still in print.
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