Blackjack, the first book in the Morgan Horse series, introduces the character of Heather Richardson, a horse-loving youngster. Heather has been haunted by dreams of a beautiful black Morgan and is thrilled when she discovers the horse is real. With encouragement from Blackjack's owner, Heather learns how to ride and show while developing a strong bond with the horse.But when tragedy strikes and Blackjack falls into the hands of a cruel trainer, Heather must find a way to get her beloved horse back before it is too late...This book was selected by Breyer Animal Creations to be sold with a model of the star of the series, Blackjack. Winner of the national book award, "Children's Choices," co-sponsored by The International Reading Association and The Children's Book Council! A total of 12,000 children from around the country voted on their favorite books.
