Maple Run Stables is Leahs home away from home. She loves the people, the horses and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leahs family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other riders bully her about her appearance and size. Leah loses her joy of riding and her self-worth. Leah has all the skills and talent for horse riding success, but will she gain back her confidence in time to prove it?
Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Bere Muniz is a mexican artist from Monterrey. She has been drawing and coloring comics since 2009. Her work can be found on several children books in her country, where she lives with her beloved partner in crime, a shaggy dog and four cats.
