Horse Diaries #4: Maestoso Petra by Kendall, Jane

Horse Diaries #4: Maestoso Petra

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Vienna, Austria, 1938

Maestoso Petra is a world-famous Lipizzaner stallion. He has spent years in the Spanish Riding School, training to perform the complex airs above the ground that only Lipizzaner can accomplish. But when World War II breaks out in Europe, he learns to think less about performing and more about survival. Here is Maestoso Petra's story . . . in his own words.

Author: Jane Kendall
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/09/2010
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780375858420
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136268 / Maestoso Petra


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 326 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Jane Kendall is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult historical novels Miranda and the Movies and Miranda Goes to Hollywood. She was an enthusiastic rider growing up, and on one memorable occasion went Christmas caroling on horseback. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Ruth Sanderson has illustrated books for children of all ages, including Summer Pony and Winter Pony. She lives with her family in Ware, Massachusetts, and her favorite hobby is horseback riding.