Siena Summer

by Ann Chandler, cover design or artwork by Elisa Gutiérrez

tagged: horses, love & romance, europe

Description

Angela's summer holiday with her aunt and uncle in Siena, Italy changes her life forever. First she manages to save the life of the jittery horse Tempesta. Next she falls head over heals for Tony, a local jockey. And finally, as a last minute replacement in the upcoming Palio, she has to ride Tempesta and race against Tony.

About the Authors

Ann Chandler has published non-fiction for adults in Reader's Digest, The Beaver, and Canadian Cowboy Country. Her previous novel for young people was Siena Summer. She lives in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Elisa Gutiérrez is an award-winning designer, author and illustrator. Her book Picturescape was shortlisted for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize, and was honored by the Alcuin Society, which has recognized Elisa's work many times. Elisa has been designing books for almost 25 years and specializes in book design for children. Born and raised in Mexico City, Elisa lives in Vancouver with her family.

Contributor Notes

Ann Chandler has a MFA in Creative Writing from UBC and has been published in magazines such as The Beaver and Reader's Digest. She lives in Vancouver, BC.

Age:: 12 to 15
Grade:: 8 to 12
Reading age:: 12 to 18

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