Books like A home for Melanie by Alice Leonhardt

When ill Lucien discovers he can sleep‑travel to Bellezza, a Venice‑like parallel city, he must prevent a murder plot against its ruler, risking his only chance to return home.

When Kate finally owns a horse, she plans to raise money by boarding animals and hosting a barn show, but rival Melissa threatens the plan and the coveted silver spurs. A Christian‑themed story about friendship, faith, and perseverance.

Cowgirl Kate and her hungry cowhorse Cocoa count cows, share a story, and help each other drift to sleep.

Ten‑year‑old Saïge Copeland rallies her grandma's ranch, trains a horse, and organizes a parade to save art classes at her New Mexico school.

After moving to Shady Creek, Ashleigh’s summer promise of horse‑loving fun turns tense when her old friend Jenna arrives, sparking tensions with her new best friend Becky and challenging the trio’s friendship.

Gobbolino, a clever cat, and his wooden horse friend journey to the Hurricane Mountains to rescue his sister Sootica.

From the author of Parents Who Love Reading, Kids Who Don't comes a highly useful consideration of how students' taste in reading develops & how it can be nurtured. Drawing on her 20 years of experience as a parent & a high school teacher, Mary Leonhardt offers valuable advice on ways to foster a love of reading, they tend to follow certain "reading pathways." For example, girls who binge on Sweet Valley High books typically go on to like books dealing with contemporary relationships & problems, while girls who begin with a fondness for warm & nostalgic stories like those by Laura Ingalls Wilder go on to love historical novels & romances. Leonhardt discusses how parents & teachers can take advantage of a number of such reading pathways to help students move up to more sophisticated material while retaining their enthusiasm for reading. Keeping Kids Reading is written in the author's warm, enthusiastic style & is rich with practical advice that will be welcomed by anyone who is interested in raising lifelong avid readers.

Eleven‑year‑old Allie spends a summer on a Maine island when a new girl named Melanie arrives, bringing hidden talents and a mysterious family secret that challenges their friendship.

A horse, friendship, and success at a boarding school for children.

Lauren is trying to fit in and make friends at Canterwood Crest Academy, the boarding school she’s attending.