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Slater Mountain:
The Journey
Author, Judy Ricketts-White
In this Moonbeam Children's Book Award winning book, Bailey Mathews lives with her family on Slater Mountain, at the edge of the wilderness. Bailey is passionate about horses, her best friends are her horses. She rides everyday, and studies solid horsemanship principles with her mom, a clinician and horse trainer. She even documents a herd of wild mustangs. At fifteen, Bailey’s life seems perfect, but her life is about to change forever. When disaster strikes, her grandpa is injured during a severe storm. She makes a difficult decision, summons all her courage and skills, and sets out alone, on a dangerous journey, through the rough, back country to get help.
Author Judy Ricketts-White tells a fictional story using solid horse-handling principles in her book “Slater Mountain: The Journey.” This adventure is written for ages nine and up, and is the first book in the series.
Children's fiction, ages 8 and up
Paperback $11.95 + shipping/tax

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Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - 2017 Bronze Winner in Best First Book - Chapter Book category.
October 4, 2017, Slater Mountain: The Journey, along with author, Judy Ricketts-White and Mecate Press were the recipients of this prestigious award.

Testimonials

5 stars - January 24, 2016
      A poignant story about persevering through challenges, respecting family and taking on responsibility and risks. The relationships between characters include not only those among fellow humans, but instructively, also horses extending the tale's arc into the realm of a coming-of-age classic.
                                                - Joan Carolyn, Connecticut

December 15, 2015
     This book is very cool and interesting.
                           - Abby A., Maryland

Slater Mountain: The Legend
Author, Judy Ricketts-White
In Book 2, Bailey Mathews and her friend Noah Collins go on a trail ride to observe the herd of wild horses that she has been documenting. They continue riding and Bailey shows Noah an overlook spot she discovered in the wilderness. Through strange and dangerous circumstances, the two riders accidentally stumble into a beautiful and forgotten world, and find themselves trapped. Bailey and Noah need to survive and find a way out. Noah realizes that he has a connection to the ancient site and shares his knowledge with Bailey. Will pooling their talents be enough to get them home and help them protect this ancient historical site that provides spiritual inspiration?
Author Judy Ricketts-White tells a fictional story using solid horse-handling principles in her recently published book “Slater Mountain: The Legend.” This adventure is written for ages nine and up, and is the second book in the series.
Children's fiction, ages 8 and up
Paperback $15.95 + shipping/tax

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Testimonials
December 30, 2019
Slater Mountain is a tender and timeless tale written with an insightful interweaving of colorful characters and drama that makes it an easy read. Judy portrays a deep understanding of both the horse and human worlds. You will leave wanting more!
- Ricci LaTerra, Author of the Papa Bing Books Series

5 stars - June 1, 2016
2 thumbs up from a horsey reader
     This review was authored by my 10 year old daughter.
The book was very fast paced and had several unexpected twists. I loved it and I would recommend it to my friends, including non-horsey friends. As a horse rider, I found the horse portions very accurate and enjoyable.
                                                                                – Rob S., Connecticut

February 27, 2017
     It was exciting to get such a good gift. I can't wait to start reading it!
                                                                               – Ella A., Rhode Island

New Release!
Thomas Hooker: Puritan Minister and Founder of the Connecticut Colony

Author, Julia Kneeland
Illustrator, Rebekah Budd
Thomas Hooker played an instrumental role in Connecticut’s history. He was a Puritan minister as well as a statesman. Hooker’s beliefs led him to become the founder of the Connecticut Colony. He believed that colonists should have a say in how they were governed. Hooker felt that all men had the right to vote and that they did not need to be members of the church to do so.
Children's Biography, History
Paperback $14.99 + shipping/tax

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The Owl Watchman

Artist/Author, Frietha Lawrence
Behind every picture there is a story to tell. Here artist, Frietha Lawrence shares the delightful insights that helped her frame their creation. The owl knows – He has been watching!
Art, all ages
Paperback $18.95 + shipping/tax

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Count Me
Never Lost
Author, Elizabeth M. Ricketts,
Editor, Judy Ricketts-White
Count Me Never Lost is a poetic exploration of love and loss, birth, growth and death, and the indomitable human spirit. Elizabeth M. Ricketts, New York Times published poet and Florida Poet Laureate Nominee, wrote of people, relationships and events through the unique lens of her own experience. Included in this book, is a thank you letter from Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy to the author, after receiving the poem The Ballad of J.F.K.
Poetry, all ages
Paperback $12.95 + shipping/tax

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Jig Gets Lost

Author, Julia Kneeland
Illustrator, Rachael Budd
        2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards winner of honorable mention in the pet and animal category.
        Jig Gets Lost is an adventure story about a dog named Jig. He lives in a big city and decides he wants to go exploring. One day he leaves his home and discovers the wonderful smells from the street vendors selling all different kinds of foods. He meets a young vendor who gives him a treat! But when he looks around to get back home, he cannot find his way. Read on to find out how Jig gets back!
Children's Fiction, ages 3 and up,    Paperback $14.99 + shipping/tax

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Count Me Never Lost

Published March 6, 2020.

Angel Horses

Coming Soon!
This book will be published in 2022.

Slater Mountain: The Legend

Published September 1, 2018.