Finding Home by Corinne Joy Brown: Book Tour, Review & Giveaway

ABOUT THE BOOK

For every girl or boy who owns a horse, or wished they did, “Finding Home” brings all the drama and beauty of America’s wild horses to the middle-grade reader.

A coming-of-age story and a tale about friendship, trust and understanding, both horse and owner have powerful lessons to learn. Together, young Jesse Nolan from Colorado and her wild mustang, Curly Girl, rounded up in Wyoming, discover what it means to rely on oneself, as well as those who love you most.

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“Born in the flatlands of Rock Springs, Wyoming, newborn mustang Pahaska tells the heart-wrenching story of her separation from her mother and the wild horse herd she was born into. Captured by strangers, her entire world has disintegrated. Penned in the filthy, manure-filled confines of a horse hauler’s trailer, her life is changed forever. Finding Home, a 2020 Spur Finalist for Juvenile Fiction, is a brilliantly written story about the adoption of the mustang “Curly Girl” by a teen who has always dreamed of having her own horse. Ginny McDonald’s illustrations convey fine detail and emotion in the images of the horses, bringing each one to life. This heart-warming tale will appeal to those with a love for animals.” - Joni Franks, RoundUp Magazine, Western Writers of America

“This beautifully written and illustrated book will appeal to any animal loving young reader. Differences (equine and otherwise) are applauded, working through complicated human relationships, a philosophical, well balanced approach to difficult issues (wild horse roundups), and positive animal training techniques are included in this educational, riveting new book!” - Nancy Sachs, Director Platte Valley Pony Club

“To see the world through the eyes of a newborn filly as she grows into adulthood, or an excited young girl in search of her first horse, is a treasure found in Corinne Joy Brown’s novel Finding Home, a story of loss and recovery told in a brilliant way. The illustrations by Ginny McDonald help to refine the wonderful writing which places the reader squarely in the experience of Curly Girl and Jesse, her adopter. Finding Home is a wonderful story for our time, in consideration of the wild horses whose freedom is threatened across the West and the people who adopt the captured ones into loving homes.” - James A. Holmes CEO and Executive Director, Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation

MY THOUGHTS.....

This is such a lovely book and even though it is written for ages 9-12, it's one that all ages will enjoy. Finding Home features the thoughts of two "girls", thirteen-year-old Jesse Nolan and a three-year-old filly who is named Curly Girl. They both have suffered separation from their families and finding each other offers them the chance to bond and to mend. Jesse's family was broken when her mom and dad separated two years ago and, working at her uncle's ranch in Wyoming during her summer break, she is given a chance to meet a beautiful horse with golden spirals. During a roundup, Curly Girl had been separated from her mother and other wild horses in their herd and taken to be sold at a special horse auction. As Jesse works to prove that she is trustworthy and capable of owning a horse, Curly Girl learns to trust this young girl caring for her, and they both are given the gifts of love, acceptance, and family.

"She was home and home felt good. Now I know the truth, thought Curly, with a satisfied munch. Home isn't only where you live or where you come from. Home is where you're loved."

This is a wonderful story for young horse lovers who yearn for their own horse but it also  speaks to those who are struggling with family issues or the pressures of growing up. Finding Home illustrates the need of both humans and animals to feel loved and protected, it shows that trust is sometimes hard to achieve, and it calls attention to the wild horses that still roam our western United States. Author Corinne Joy Brown eloquently shares the plight of these wild horses and the illustrations by Ginny McDonald are both beautiful and powerful! I highly recommend this heartwarming story!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but I was in no way obligated to write a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ginny McDonald is an award-winning, professional Colorado illustrator and a longtime advocate for wild horses. She is the adopter of an American Curly mare, and more recently, a second mustang named "Lil Bit". Ginny's skill in the use of Prismacolor pencils brings this story to life with rich detail and heartfelt emotion.

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Denver native Corinne Joy Brown is a multi-published, award-winning Colorado author, magazine editor and freelance writer focused on the West ." Recent publications include "Young Rider", "Cowboys & Indians," and "Working Ranch." She's also been a horse owner most of her life. Corinne is committed to teaching the next generation about the power of horses to teach and heal. "Finding Home" is her eighth book.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Facebook 

Tour Schedule:

Aug 3 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Aug 3 – Corinne Rodrigues | Booksnista – book spotlight / giveaway
Aug 4 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
Aug 4 - Splashes of Joy – book review / guest post / author interview / giveaway
Aug 5 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Aug 5 - My Journey Back – book review / author interview / giveaway
Aug 6 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review
Aug 7 - Books for Books – book spotlight
Aug 7 -Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway
Aug 7 - Writer with Wanderlust - guest post
Aug 10 – Reading Authors Nework – book review / giveaway
Aug 11 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 11 -Priya's Lit Blog – book review / giveaway
Aug 12 – Older & Smarter? – book review
Aug 12 - Read and Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Aug 13 - A Mama's Corner Of the World – book review / giveaway
Aug 13 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
Aug 14 – Rosepoint Publishing – book review / giveaway
Aug 17 – authors.ace – book review
Aug 18 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway
Aug 18 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
Aug 19 – Krisha's Cozy Corner – book review / guest post / giveaway
Aug 19 - Library of Clean Reads - book review / giveaway
Aug 20 – My Reading Journey – book review / guest post / giveaway
Aug 21 - Pen Possessed - book review / giveaway
Aug 21 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review
TBD –T's Stuff – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway

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