Books like A Morgan for Melinda by Doris Gates
At the start, 10‑year‑old Melinda is haunted by the thought of riding a horse, despite her father's love for equestrian life. When he finally acquires a Morgan horse for her, her anxieties grow.
Through the companionship and steady encouragement of an elderly writer, Melinda slowly confronts and overcomes her fear of riding. Their friendship becomes the key to her courage and confidence on horseback.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Doris Gates
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