G1209 Pinto!
Author: M.J Evans
Publisher: Dancing Horse Press
Publishing Date: 2019
ISBN: 978-1-7330204-1-1
Summary:
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.
Author Info:
(From iRead Book Tours)
Meet the Author:
Award-winning author M.J. Evans grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Upon graduation from Oregon State University, she spent five years teaching high school and middle school students. She retired from teaching to raise her five children. Mrs. Evans is a life-long equestrian and enjoys competing in Dressage and riding in the beautiful Colorado mountains. She has published fourteen books, most of which are fiction.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads
Buy the Book:
Amazon.com ~ B&N ~ Books-A-Million
Book Depository ~ IndieBound
Personal Opinion:
Truly speaking, Pinto! Is a book for the children inside of us. Prior to reading Pinto! I had no idea that a feat had been accomplished about 105 years ago, when Overland Westerners traveled 48 states of mainland USA. What I also liked was the ending, which was bittersweet, and something I imagine that many parents will discuss with their children in the future about what is better. I do wish that more would have been written about their journey through 48 states, or perhaps each chapter for each state, but still an awesome read.
This is for iRead Book Tours
4 out of 5
(0: Stay away unless a masochist 1: Good for insomnia 2: Horrible but readable; 3: Readable and quickly forgettable, 4: Good, enjoyable 5: Buy it, keep it and never let it go.)
Comments
Post a Comment