The Farm-Sitting Surprise - (Starbright Stables) by Mari Bolte (Paperback)

About the Book

Bess, Dot, and Lily arrive at a farm with Dot's dad. The girls learn they are there to take care of the animals while the owners are away. But the biggest surprise is yet to come!

Book Synopsis

Starbright Stables riders Bess, Dot, and Lily are on a road trip with Dot's dad, veterinarian Dr. Ahmadi. Finally, they arrive at a farm. The girls are excited to greet chickens, cattle, dogs, and cats. They learn they are there to farm sit and take care of the animals while the owners are away overnight. The girls couldn't be more ready to help! They are even happier when they realize they get to stay in a barn that's like a fancy hotel inside. And the best part? They get to share the barn with a mini horse named Clover! But the most special and surprising part of their farm-sitting experience is yet to come!

Review Quotes

Dot, Lily, and Bess take riding lessons at Miss Sophie's Starbright Stables, and in the newest titles they house-sit a farm and its animals, host a snotty guest in their stables, solve a mystery about missing equipment, and visit a state park where wild horses roam free. The girls are kind, responsible, and thoughtful--­qualities that make them great role models for young readers. Horse lovers will appreciate the heavy focus on riding and stable life. Each book contains 10 short chapters with simple ­vocabulary and plenty of colorful ­illustrations, making them accessible and ­engaging for early chapter book readers. VERDICT A horse lover's dream that lives up to previous titles in the series and is well worth ­adding to collections.-- "School Library Journal"