About the author
Evelyn Bolton (who also writes under the names Anne E Bunting and Eve Bunting) has written over 200 children’s books. She aims to write books which are all inclusive, and said
I like to write for every child. For every age, for every interest. That is why I have such a variety of books—from pre-school, through the middle grades and beyond. The young adult novels I write border on the true adult novel, but I enjoy keeping my protagonists in their upper teens, where lives are new and filled with challenge, where nothing is impossible.”
(St. James Guide to Young-Adult Writers)
She was born in Ireland, and educated at Queen’s University, Belfast, but emigrated to America in 1959. There she took a course in writing, and in 1972, published her first book, The Two Giants.
She has written several horse stories.
Finding the books
All of the books are reasonably easy to find. None were published in the UK.
Links and sources
An interview with Eve Bunting
Wikipedia article on Eve Bunting
Bibliography (horse books only)
Dream Dancer
Creative Education, Minnesota, 1974, illus John Keely
Mr Judd is retiring Caroline’s grandfather, despite the fact there’s nothing wrong with his abilities. Caroline is angry about this waste of talents, and shows her feelings by riding in a parade which Mr Judd has sponsored.
Goodbye Charlie
Creative Education, Minnesota, 1974, illus John Keely
Ellen and her sister have to sell their horse now that they’re too big for him. They do get another horse, but Ellen finds it very difficult to get on with the beautifully trained chestnut, Finn.
Lady’s Girl
Creative Education, Minnesota, 1974, illus John Keely
Lady Lee dies during foaling, and Jenny has to try and raise her orphan foal, Lady’s Girl: all this while trying to forget that she is due to be sent to stay with relatives while her mother is in hospital.
Ride When You’re Ready
Creative Education, Minnesota, 1974, illus John Keely
There is a beautiful thin girl, riding a lovely grey horse. Surely, Pat thinks, she’ll be the one to win the pole-bending? Pat has to learn that looks aren’t everything.
Stable of Fear
Creative Education, Minnesota, 1974, illus John Keely
Jill is kicked in the stomach by a race horse in the stables where she works. She then is so gripped with fear she can’t go near the horses. It takes an emergency before she finds herself again.
The Wild Horses
Creative Education, Minnesota, 1974, illus John Keely
Maria wants to buy jewellery, not buy terrified horses at an auction, but once she’s looked into their eyes, and seen their fear, she has to act.