The Saddle Club Bk. 1:
Horse Crazy
by Bonnie Bryant
HORSE CRAZY by Bonnie Bryant
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 4/1/96
Publisher: Yearling
Reviewed by: Andie Z.
Rating: 4 Stars
THE SADDLE CLUB is a hugely popular series by Bonnie Bryant. In this first book, HORSE CRAZY, we are
introduced to Stevie Lake, Carole Hanson, and Lisa Atwood. All three girls are very different: Stevie is a practical joker,
Carole is obsessed with horses, and Lisa is a straight-A student, but they are brought together by their love of riding.
Stevie and Carole have been friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables, and at first they’re not sure that Lisa will
fit in. But when Stevie’s parents tell her that she can’t go on the Mountain Trail Overnight unless she improves her grades,
the girls decide to come up with a plan, and eventually the Saddle Club is formed.
This is a very fun and enjoyable series. The stories are quick, light reads, great for a day when you just want to relax with a
book. The characters are all likeable and relatable, and HORSE CRAZY does a great job at introducing them and making
you want to read more.