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Silver Charm

WINNER OF THE LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARD

When champions retire, who fights for their tomorrow?
In the high-stakes world of horse racing, thoroughbreds capture our hearts with their thundering hooves and breathtaking speed. But what happens when the cheering stops and the spotlight fades? Silver Charm is not just a biography of this famous horse’s life and career. It also takes readers behind the scenes of an extraordinary mission to save racing's greatest athletes from a fate worse than losing.

Follow the incredible journey of Silver Charm, the oldest living Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, and discover the passionate network of "old friends" who've dedicated their lives to ensuring retired racehorses live out their golden years with dignity and love. From the boardrooms of racing executives to the rolling pastures of retirement farms, this is a story of second chances, unwavering loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and horses.
Part heartwarming rescue story, part insider's look at the racing industry, Silver Charm reveals how a movement of dedicated individuals transformed the future for thousands of Thoroughbreds. Their victory isn't measured in lengths or times—it's measured in lives saved and legacies honored.

Because every champion deserves a champion.
Perfect for horse lovers, racing fans, and anyone who believes in the power of compassion to change the world. Gold Medal winner of the Literary Global Book Awards.

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Middle-Grade
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M. J. Evans

Fire at the Track: A Harness Racing Mystery

Twenty-eight horses. One deadly fire. A racetrack hiding secrets.

When a late night blaze destroys Barn 7 at Liberty Racetrack, killing twenty-eight prized Standardbred horses, authorities rule it arson. In a sport driven by money, rivalry, and reputation, suspicion spreads fast.

Insurance investigator Callie Oaks knows the fire wasn’t random. A half-million-dollar policy. Crushing debt. Fractured marriages. Gambling ties. And too many people with something to lose.

Raised in the harness racing world, Callie goes undercover at the track, posing as an exercise driver to investigate the suspicious insurance claims. As she digs into the tight-knit backstretch community, she uncovers secrets worth killing for.

Someone set the fire.
Someone profited.
And when Callie gets too close to the truth, she becomes the next target.

Genres:
Young Adult
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M. J. Evans

Finding Fionn

The excitement felt in the Winner’s Circle vanishes when the jockey’s beloved horse disappears from his stall in the dark of night.

Patrick McCallin is a young Irish lad growing up in the 1980’s when all of Ireland is groaning under the weight of The Troubles. Born to ride, he pays little mind to the political unrest going on around him. He dreams only of becoming a jockey. Patrick’s dream comes true when he is selected to ride an up-and-coming Thoroughbred, named Fionn MacCool, in the biggest races in England and Ireland. Race after race ends with Fionn and Patrick in the Winner’s Circle. The pair captures the heart of all Ireland. But the dream becomes a nightmare when Patrick’s beloved horse is kidnapped and held for ransom.

When the horse’s owner refuses to pay and the Irish Garda closes the case, Patrick and his best friends, Ronan and Maddie, have no choice but to find Fionn themselves.

Genres:
Middle-Grade, Young Adult
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M. J. Evans

Pinto! Based Upon the True Story of the Longest Horseback Ride in History

★"A forgotten piece of Americana brought to vivid life."★ —Kirkus Review

In 1912, four men, calling themselves the "Overland Westerners," decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all forty-eight state capitals over the course of three years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World's Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves and near starvation, the men went through seventeen horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey...Pinto, a little horse with a heart as big as the whole country! This is Pinto's account of his arduous adventure.

"PINTO! deserves a spot on the reading lists of not only young, horse-crazy readers, but adults who like horse tales ala Black Beauty." —Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Reviews

Genres:
Middle-Grade, Young Adult
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M. J. Evans

In the Heart of A Mustang

"In the Heart of a Mustang is one of the finest books ever written for teens and preteens." — Literary Classics

Hunter was told that his father was a brave soldier and virtuous man. Someone that Hunter needed to emulate. The only problem is that the whole story was a lie, all of it. The truth is that his father has spent the entirety of Hunter’s life in jail, paying his sorry debt to society. Angry and hurt, Hunter gets into some serious trouble and is sent to Promise Ranch, a home for troubled teenage boys.

A wild mustang mare and her herd are rescued from certain starvation by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In a sandy corral at Promise Ranch, Hunter, and the mare meet. It takes a weathered, old cowboy to bring them together—a mentor for one, a trainer for the other. The bond that forms between boy and horse becomes one that saves the lives of both.

2016 Literary Classics Gold Medalist

2016 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Medalist

2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Silver Medalist

2017 Equus Film Festival Gold Medalist

Genres:
Middle-Grade, Young Adult
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M. J. Evans

PERCY – El caballo de carreras que no le gustaba correr

Esta es la versión en español del libro infantil ganador de múltiples premios sobre un pequeño caballo de carreras que descubre su verdadero propósito después de conocer a un niño en silla de ruedas.
Genres:
Picture Book
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M. J. Evans

Percy The Racehorse That Didn’t Like to Run

Percy just doesn't like to run, and that's a problem when you were bred to become a great racehorse. This is a heartwarming story about a horse who discovered it is just fine to follow what his instincts tell him and find his true purpose in life.

Genres:
Picture Book
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M. J. Evans

The Sand Pounder

WINNER OF THE MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD FOR
​ HISTORICAL FICTION!
“Evans’ writing and use of descriptive imagery is incredible.” Maincrest Media Awards
Fearing an invasion by German and Japanese forces during World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard enlisted horsemen to patrol the beaches along the east and west coasts. The unit was called "The Sand Pounders" and they rode their horses up and down the beaches from 1942 to 1944.
In Tillamook, Oregon, a young equestrian decided to join them. There was only one problem...they were only accepting men. That didn't slow her down.
The Sand Pounder is a Young Adult historical fiction set during World War II.
“The Sand Pounder is one of those rare historical novels with a charm that appeals to both young and old readers.” Vincent Dublado for Readers’ Favorite
Genres:
Middle-Grade, Young Adult
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M. J. Evans

The Stallion and the Peculiar Boy

★Inspired by a true story, The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy will touch your heart as no other horse story has before.★

World War II is raging. Hitler is hiding away the world's most beautiful purebred horses in a little village in Czechoslovakia. Lipizzaners, Thoroughbreds and the prize Polish Arabians are being used in his experiments to create the perfect war horse.

A peculiar twelve-year-old boy from the village named Teodor becomes the groom for one of those special horses - Witez II, one of the most famous Arabian stallions of all time. Witez helps the boy face his challenges and find his voice at a time when little is known about the condition now called "Autism."

The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy blends the suspense of a World War II military rescue operation with the subsequent challenges of resettlement in a new land.

Genres:
Middle-Grade, Young Adult
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M. J. Evans