About This Book
The Horseshoe Trilogies, Book #5, 'Where There's Hope,' is a heartwarming chapter book for young readers aged 4-11, particularly those with a love for horses. The story centers on Hope, a horse at Friendship House, who becomes seriously ill. With the local vet unavailable, protagonist Josie and her family step up to provide urgent care, demonstrating responsibility, empathy, and teamwork. This book gently explores themes of animal care, friendship, and resilience in the face of a challenging situation, offering a suspenseful yet ultimately hopeful narrative.
Friendship House is the perfect place for Hope, until one weekend Hope falls ill while the vet is away. Josie and her family pay their old horse a visit and arrive just at the right time to give Hope the proper attention. Will Josie's family help Hope survive until the vet returns?
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Discussion Prompts
1
What did Josie and her family do to help Hope? What would you do if your pet got sick?
2
How did Josie feel when Hope was ill? How do you show you care for your friends, both human and animal?
3
Why is it important to have people you can count on, like Josie's family, in a difficult situation?
4
What does 'hope' mean in this story? How did Hope's name connect to the events in the book?
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