I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade Author:Diane Lee Wilson Born on the Mongolian steppes during the reign of Kublai Khan, Oyuna's future seems decided when, as an infant, her foot is crushed by a horse. Her clan believes she has been cursed by bad luck, and she is confined to her family's tent to cook and sew. But Oyuna dreams of bringing honor and good luck to her family. Disguised as a boy and with on... more »ly her beloved old mare and heroic cat for company, she sets off on a journey--a journey that will change her luck forever.In her debut novel, talented new author Diane Lee Wilson--chosen as one of Publishers Weekly's Flying Starts for 1998--spins an inspired tale of courage, faith, and determination.00-01 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Grds 6-8) and 01 AZ Young Reader Award Masterlist (Teen Bks cat.)« less
Bert D. reviewed I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade on
A good story about a true horse loving girl. It was enjoyable for the most part, but the parts about the spirits and some other things are kind of just kooky. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It had a good ending, though a little sad.