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Books by Jane Smiley | Wonderlit

Books by Jane Smiley

4 books · Ages 8–14

Known for the The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch and The Horses of Oak Valley Farm series, Jane Smiley writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, exploring themes of horses, sports, growing up.

Series

The Georges and the Jewels

A Good Horse

Pie in the Sky

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch

3 books · Ages 8–14

Riding Lessons

The Horses of Oak Valley Farm

1 book · Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Pie in the Sky

Riding Lessons

A Good Horse

Pie in the Sky

Riding Lessons

A Good Horse

Common Themes

Horses Sports Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance Farming & Gardening School Life History Family & Siblings

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