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William Hutchinson
Main Phone: 413-268-3461
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Fax: 413-268-0381
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William Hutchinson Dir. Marketing
Phone: 413-268-3461, Fax: 413-268-0381
Email: Click here
Postal Address:
PO Box 304
Goshen, Massachusetts, 01032, USA
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Award-winning horse stories for children and teens. Includes the 'Morgan Horse' series, twice winner of 'Children's Choices,' co-sponsored by The International Reading Assoc. and The Children's Book Council. All books available from Amazon. Learn more, view artwork, read reviews and sample chapters and order author signed copies at the publisher's website: www.willowbendpublishing.com |
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Breed / Discipline: Various breeds are included in our stories plus numerous disciplines including saddle seat, hunt seat, hunter/jumper, trail riding, and barrel racing. |
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Short Resume: Our books have won numerous national awards including twice winner of Children's Choices (selected by 10,000 children voting for their favorite books!), Moonbeam Children's Book Award, ReaderViews Children's/pre-teen award, twice winner of the Adding Wisdom Award given by Parent to Parent for excellence in children's products, and Best Books Best Children's Book. All books available from Amazon.com. Visit our website for more details, reviews, sample chapters, etc. www.willowbendpublishing.com |
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Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse
Description: Blackjack, the first in the Morgan Horse series, introduces the character of Heather Richardson. A young horse-lover, Heather has been haunted by dreams of a very special Morgan Horse. She soon learns that the horse really exists and is thrilled when she is asked to care for him. With the help of Blackjack's owner, Heather learns to ride and show the horse and the two quickly form a very special bond. When tragedy strikes and Blackjack falls into the hands of an abusive trainer, Heather must find a way to rescue her horse before it is too late... Winner of the national book award, "Children's Choices for 2005" co-sponsored by The International Reading Association and The Children's Book Council! A total of 10,000 children from around the country voted on their favorite books and those receiving the most "great" votes are selected for this prestigious award. It is doubly exciting because this is the second year in a row that one of our titles has been selected (Frosty won in 2004). The award was officially announced in May, 2005, at the national convention of The International Reading Association. Book Specs: 235 pages, paperback, ages 9-13 |
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Frosty: The Adventures of a Morgan Horse
Description: Frosty, the second book in the Morgan Horse series, continues the adventures of Heather Richardson and her horse Blackjack. In addition, the story introduces a new character, a rare gray Morgan named Frosty. Through Frosty, Heather realizes that not all horses are meant to be show ring stars. Although disappointed at first, she soon discovers that Frosty's real talent lies in the area of trail riding, and it isn't long before Heather loves this sport. She and Frosty become trail buddies and must learn to trust each other if they are to survive the woods of Vermont...Winner of the national book award, "Children's Choices for 2004" co-sponsored by The International Reading Association and The Children's Book Council. A total of 10,000 children from around the country voted on their favorite books and those receiving the most "great" votes are selected for this prestigious award. We are quite honored and excited to have this award given to one of our titles.Book Specs: paperback, 227 pages,ages 9-13 |
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Rusty: The High-Flying Morgan Horse
Description: The third book in the popular Morgan Horse series, Rusty continues the adventures of Heather Richardson and her Morgan Horses. In this story, Frosty has her foal, a lovely gray filly. This adorable baby seems absolutely perfect, but is she? Meanwhile, Heather decides to try her luck in a new discipline and enters Rusty in several jumping competitions. Everything is going well until Heather begins to doubt herself. Will a new friend, Nicholas, be able to help Heather overcome her fears and win the Jump-Off?Winner of the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award. This award has been established to honor excellence in children's products. Book Specs: paperback, 197 pages, ages 9-13 |
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Robin: The Lovable Morgan Horse
Description: Robin, the fourth book in the Morgan Horse series, introduces the character of Karen Greene and her Morgan, the lovable Robin. An avid horse-lover, Karen is traumatized by a traumatic riding accident. Can Heather, Nicholas, and the horses of Gallant Morgans help Karen overcome her fear so that she can once again enjoy her horse? This story also introduces Robin's sidekick, the adorable gray and white pinto Miniature Horse Rerun, and Champ, the small Dachshund puppy with a big attitude. Winner of the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award. In addition, Robin was awarded 'Top 20 Products of 2007' by Parent to Parent, an organization dedicated to honoring excellence in children's products!Book Specs: paperback, 204 pages, ages 9-13 |
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Annie: The Mysterious Morgan Horse
Description: The fifth book in the popular Morgan Horse series introduces a new horse, Annie. Uncertain of her origin, Chauncy decides to bring Annie home to Gallant Morgans, but he makes it clear she can only stay if he can locate her registration papers. When Heather discovers Annie's true identity, she is afraid to tell Chauncy, knowing the horse may be returned to a cruel trainer. Will Chauncy send Annie back to her original owner? What will happen to Annie if she is returned? Heather hides the truth from her friend and soon events spiral out of control. In addition to the mystery, this book also includes the exciting Justin Morgan class, the famous class that re-enacts the amazing athletic feats of Justin Morgan, and the Morgan Trotting Races, held on the same dirt road that Justin Morgan raced over 200 years ago. Both events are treasured by Morgan Horse enthusiasts around the country.Winner of two national book awards! Annie is a Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal winner, plus a Reader Views Literary Award winner! Book Specs: paperback, 206 pages, ages 9-13 |
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Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse
Description: Rimfire, the sixth book in the Morgan Horse series, takes readers to a whole new realm within the world of horses. When Heather travels to Oklahoma to visit family friends, she is introduced to barrel racing. Falling in love with this quick-paced sport, Heather is thrilled when she returns home and discovers Rimfire, a fabulous Morgan barrel racer that just happens to be for sale. When her parents refuse to buy yet another horse, Heather convinces her friend Nicholas to purchase Rimfire. Everything is going well until Heather decides to take Rimfire to a competition without Nicholas's permission. What will happen to the horse as he makes that final turn around the last barrel, and more importantly, has Heather jeopardized her friendship with Nicholas, all for the sake of a ribbon?Book Specs: paperback, 206 pages, ages 9-13 |
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Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse
Description: Shadow: The Curious Morgan Horse introduces the characters of the award-winning Morgan Horse series to younger readers. In this adventure, the young horse Shadow decides to explore the woods beyond her pasture. She searches for a magic pond and along the way meets many different forest animals. But when Shadow realizes she has become lost, how will she find her way home? Book Specs: 32 page, hardcover, full-color, 2nd grade reader (typically ages 6-7) |
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Pidgy's Surprise
Description: There's nothing like the love between a girl and her pony!Cindy Sawyer, who owns a plucky little Shetland pony named Pidgy, dreams of the beautiful horse she would one day own. Ponies were nice, but a horse would be wonderful. Cindy's dream soon became an obsession and her parents realized that she was becoming a very unhappy girl.After a summer full of fun and riding, with Pidgy actually winning a prize at the Country Club Horse Show, a morning came when Pidgy went missing from her stall. Not until she looked into the empty stall did Cindy realize how much she really loved her pony.Pidgy's Surprise is a re-release of a popular pony story from the 1950s. This book is written and lavishly illustrated by famed equine illustrator Jeanne Mellin.Book Specs: 122 pages, over 80 drawings, early chapter book (approx. 3rd grade, ages 7-9) |
| Show or Trade Shows where the public can find your display: |
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Old Deerfield Christmas Sampler
- W. Springfield, MA Nov. 18-20
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Equine Affaire
- W. Springfield,, MA Nov. 10-13
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Eastern States Exposition
- W. Springfield, MA Sept. 16-Oct. 2
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