Willow King: Race the Wind

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Summary: Great Sequel!!!!!
Review: Arter reading the firse one about Willow King and Katie, I just had to read the second one and was not disapointed. After wiining the Futurity, Willow King is pointed to the Kentucky Derby. Katie dreams of becoming his jockey and riding him in the Derby. She works super hard and eventually, makes it to being a jockey. While in the mean time, meets Camela who is Cindy's cousin who is also blind. Together, they are able to learn a bit from the other.

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Summary: Willow King Goes to the Races in a Heartwarming Novel
Review: I read Willow King with excitement, hoping that it would not be like all the other racing books published, in which 13 year olds are racing horses (let's hope this never happens). I was happy to find that it was not, although I thought the role of the trainer of Raging Wind was a little bit of a racing book cliche. Excitedly, I picked up Race the Wind, expecting it to be just like the first book. What I found was one that was much better. Chris Platt has stepped it up a notch with this novel. Katie, Jason, John and King are working towards going to the Kentucky Derby. This book introduces two more characters, as well. Camela, a blind cousin of Cindy's who is deathly afraid of horses and is "dumped" on Katie to entertain. The next is a handsome new jockey called Mark. Katie develops a slight crush for him and Jason of course has something against him. Mark leads them through many adventures and helps teach Katie so that she can get her jockey's license. This book was great--it truly shared the ups and downs of life as a jockey and horse lover. I recommend it to anyone who likes horses.

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Summary: Super Sequel
Review: This addition to the 'Willow King' horse racing series can be enjoyed by newcomers as well as prior fans: it begins with Katie's determination to become a licensed jockey, her involvement with a blind girl who's afraid of horses, and her choice between a handsome, flashy jockey who promises to help teach her jockey basics or a less talented peer. The insights on character and ethnics are surprisingly detailed against the backdrop of a girl's struggle with disability and career choices.

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Summary: AWESOME- Just as good as Willow King
Review: This bok was totally awesome too. Now Katie has to prove that she can overcome her own handicap to become a jockey, while helping out a blind girl overcome hers. The accidents are so life like- and greatly described. This book is just as great as Willow King- bond to be a favortit of all those who read it. I MUST READ for everyone who likes horses and everyone who doesn't! Chris Platt- I can't wait to read Willow King 3, keep up the great work.

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Summary: READ THIS BOOK!!!
Review: This book was even better than Willow King and I didn't think that could be possible! It's realistic and is written by a real Jockey so it's no wonder I could feel my own feet in the irons. Katie Durham is a true hero who shows real mettle in this unputdownable novel.

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Summary: READ THIS BOOK!!!
Review: This was a great book!! I absolutly loved it! I think that it deserves 5 stars more than any other book. It is about a girl named Katie who wants to take her horse Willow King to the Kentucky Derby and ride him in it. Katie is a girl thet was born with one leg shorter than the other. In the 1st book, Willow King is born with crooked legs and is going to be put down. But Katie knows how he feels and saves him and turns him into a race horse. Along the way (in the sequel) she meets a blind girl Camela and has to deal with Mark, the jockey who wants to ride Willow King in the derby. I also reccomend the 1st book, Willow King. I hope you read this book because it is a awesome, awesome book.

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Summary: Probably Good
Review: What is the name of book three? I haven't read this book yet, but I am sure I will like it. I like all the books by Chris Platt. When is book three going to be published?