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Start with The Georges and the Jewels and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Georges and the Jewels
Book 1 by Jane Smiley • Published 2009
Abby Lovitt has been riding for as long as she can remember, but her father insists every gelding is named George and every mare Jewel, because the horses are meant to be sold. When one difficult horse refuses to sett...
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Ends with Gee Whiz
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Book 1:The Georges and the Jewels
Jane Smiley • 2009
Abby Lovitt has been riding for as long as she can remember, but her father insists every gelding is named George and every mare Jewel, because the horses are meant to be sold. When one difficult horse refuses to sett...
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Book 2:A Good Horse
Jane Smiley • 2010
Eighth grader Abby juggles school, church, and chores on her family’s California ranch while training a talented colt named Jack. A letter from a private investigator hints that Jack’s dam may have been stolen, and Ab...
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Book 3:True Blue
Jane Smiley • 2011
When Abby brings home True Blue, a striking gray horse whose owner died in a car accident, she feels as if she has finally met her dream horse. But Blue seems spooked by things no one else can see, and Abby begins to...
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Book 4:Pie in the Sky
Jane Smiley • 2012
Sent to ride an expensive horse named Pie in the Sky at a high level clinic, Abby finds herself away from home, surrounded by ambitious riders and demanding trainers. As she juggles new friends, old loyalties, and wor...
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Book 5:Gee Whiz
Jane Smiley • 2013
Abby is fascinated by Gee Whiz, a tall, curious horse who seems eager to see more of the world. With her brother facing a draft notice and friends leaving for school, opportunities and losses pile up, and Abby has to...
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Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch FAQ
What is the best order to read the Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Georges and the Jewels.
How many books are in the Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch series?
New readers should start with The Georges and the Jewels, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Horses Of Oak Valley Ranch series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2009 to 2013.