My nine year old has two obsessions: horses and reading. When she combines her two favorite things, it’s reading about horses that keeps her squirreled away for hours with a book. With the current shutdown of life as we know it, she is flying through books and is so excited that one of her favorite online games has now been turned into a book!
The Book: Jorvik Calling
I couldn’t be happier with her love of reading and I’m always on a constant hunt to find books for her that are engaging and feature strong, confident females. Right now she can’t put down Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling. Curious what the draw was, I picked up the book myself and before I knew it, I was deep in the land of Jorvik.
Packed with adventure and mystery Jorvik Calling is the first of three books in the epic, fantastic trilogy, Soul Riders.
Fifteen-year-old Lisa arrives on the island of Jorvik with her father. A former horse enthusiast, Lisa hasn’t been near one in the three years since her mother died in a riding accident. Before long, with three new friends, Lisa finds herself back at the stables and returning to the world of horses. However, this is no ordinary friendship - each girl has a bond with their horse that gives them special powers. The four girls become the Soul Riders and quickly find out they have been chosen to save the world from the ancient demon: Garnok and his band of dangerous Dark Riders.
Full of heroism, girl power and relatable struggles, Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling is recommended for ages 9-14. If you’re looking to give your child an engaging book full of adventure, friendship, and determination, this is the trilogy you need to get them started on ASAP. To learn more about the book and to get the first five chapters for FREE, click here! On the site you’ll also find printable discussion questions - my daughter is excited to use them for a virtual book club with her best pals.
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The Game: Star Stable Online
Before the book, there was the online game! My daughter loves playing Star Stable for hours upon hours of fun and adventure. I love that the game offers several educational benefits. She’s one of millions of girls around the world caring for horses, facing challenges and building friendships in the magical world of Jorvik. To play the game, click here. The first five levels are FREE!
The Tunes: Star Stable Music
Spanning country, pop and rock genres, the in-game artists and bands come alive in real-life talent and original songs that can be found on Spotify, Apple Music and more.
The Giveaway!
Three winners will each receive a lifetime membership to Star Stable Online and a paperback copy of Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling, an $85 total retail value. Click here for the rules and a chance to win!
