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Jul 13, Rea K added it Shelves: I read this one year in grade school, and I vaguely remember that my teacher said that some of his other students who read it found things that they considered Yeah, I don't know what those kids were reading at the time, but this was pretty damn tame. Even as an eighth grader I'd read some pretty sketchy books. Dec 13, Katie Lowe rated it really liked it. I can get over the crude language because of the very good plot- I'll read other books by this author certainly.
May 31, Joan rated it liked it. I liked how this book went a step past what I thought it would be about. The 16 year old kid gets sent to live with his uncle in Texas I think and starts working with horses. He has a tarnished reputation from his past with his stepfather and other shenanigans, so it's kind of a blessing that he can start over I think anyway. His uncle has his own problems with a divorce and a young son, so I was I thought SE Hinton wrote about gangs, but I've only read the Outsiders, so that might be wrong.
His uncle has his own problems with a divorce and a young son, so I was glad when the book took on a direction toward the kid getting a book published. It was unexpected, because I didn't even realize he had submitted something. That seemed to clear up his image, since the book was about gang life I think. But the book's name alludes to horses, and that part was interesting, even if I didn't understand all the technical horse references; but I had just seen two horse movies and watched the Kentucky Derby, so I tried to follow as best I could.
Apr 07, Olivia Smith rated it really liked it. Her story lines are never complex, but her characters always feel so real. I thought parts of the book were sad, but overall Travis was very funny. I liked how the book had a theme, but at the same time it was just following Travis in his everyday life.
I could have done with out all of the profanity, but it was a good read. Another hit I have read The Outsiders, That was then this is now, Tex, Some of time stories, and Rumble fish and I feel like this is another hit another one of my favorite books.
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This author always manages to make amazing books and can really connect you to the different characters. Nov 14, Erika rated it it was amazing. This book was amazing! It had the same style as all of S. E Hinton's other books and the characters were raw, real and full of personality.
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I do have to admit this was my least favourite S. E Hinton book, but it was still close to absolute perfection. Aug 13, Jill Butler rated it liked it. Insightful for teenagers whose Weltschmerz always differs from previous generations. Empathic portrayal of troubled characters without being preachy. The author taps into Tolstoy's famous adage "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Sep 27, Inga Brice rated it liked it. I felt that the ending was rushed. Last page did not feel liks it was over at all.
Jun 03, Kayla rated it really liked it. Personally, I really recommend this book! I really enjoyed the bits about Travis talking about his book: May 21, Valerie Erickson rated it really liked it. Interesting story about a troubled teenage boy who finds a job working with a troubled horse. Moving and relatable to teens. Jul 28, Cynthia rated it liked it. A bit choppy but I believe kids in high school will love this book. Oct 17, Sydney Smith rated it really liked it. This was a good book however, it became a little confusing with all the different characters.
May 22, Kaci rated it it was amazing. I really liked this one, I think my second favorite of the Hinton's novels. Dec 15, Andy rated it really liked it. Had never read this one back in the day.
Enjoyed it so much and her stories, I am now re-reading Rumble Fish. Jul 11, Georgia Foristal rated it really liked it. I rate this about a 4. Should have read this 40 years ago. The cassette boom box cover caught my eye. My first S E Hinton story. Jul 12, Bridget rated it liked it. Jan 30, Cherie Jane Nef rated it liked it. Okay for the middle school library. Sep 27, Kyle rated it really liked it. Travis does not get along well with his step father and his stepfather hated when Travis wrote. Travis was a really good writer and was waiting for his book to be published when he got in trouble for almost killing his stepfather in a fight.
Travis was ten sent to live with his uncle Ken for a while. The first night at his uncles they went to Dairy Queen and ate and while they were waiting to get their food Travis saw a couple cute girls and asked them for a cigarette and one gave him a dollar Travis does not get along well with his step father and his stepfather hated when Travis wrote. The first night at his uncles they went to Dairy Queen and ate and while they were waiting to get their food Travis saw a couple cute girls and asked them for a cigarette and one gave him a dollar and told him to get his own.
They ate and after his uncle told him that he had to ride horses to be their friends and he told Travis that they worked at a farm just down the road and that he had to go check it out. One day after school Travis went to the farm a woman named Jennifer was there doing horse riding lessons. Travis asked what was going on and talked to jenny for a while and then told her he would come back soon. He went there most days one day he got home from school and a woman named Tresa and she watched her son chris and on some weekends he would come stay with Ken.
She told him his mother had called and he called her right away. She said that a letter came i the mail from the publishing place and he told her to send it right away. He waited a couple days and it came it said that the publisher wanted to meet him in person. He was so exited he called the number on the paper and she told him she would need to figure out where and when they would meet. The next week he got a call that the coming saturday she would be a the airport and that they could have lunch together.
They met that saturday and the woman was really nice and and wanted him to fix a few things in the book and that was about it. The man fought Travis and Travis was hurt then the manager came and talked tho the guy and told him he wasn't fired then he started and kicked Travis one more time. Uncle Ken said he would have brought him to get a beer.
A week later Joe called and said he was at Quick trip so he picked him up and told him what was going on. Oct 21, Karizma D rated it it was amazing. Basically what this book was about is the main character Travis who lives in the hood he's good looking tall and has his own little group he is real close with them, he kives at home with his mother and his step father Stan who he has never liked.
Travis has a secret he never told anyone which is he is a writer he loves writting he takes it very serious. So one day Travis comes home and Stan is alitttle drunk and he says "I thought your mother told you to clean yourb room" Stan was bent over the Basically what this book was about is the main character Travis who lives in the hood he's good looking tall and has his own little group he is real close with them, he kives at home with his mother and his step father Stan who he has never liked.
So one day Travis comes home and Stan is alitttle drunk and he says "I thought your mother told you to clean yourb room" Stan was bent over the fire place and as Travis looks at Stan he see's Stan with all his papers burning them , so this makes Travis really upset and shot Stan but he only shot him alittle thrn the cops came took Travis and put him juvi.
But insfead of stayinb in juiv he had to go stay with his uncle. His uncle lives on a farm real hot out their but Travis says its better then going back home. So he gets their meets his uncle who looks like a older Travis real handsome. His uncle doesn't talk much keeps too himself. Travis starts his new school thinking its going to be just like at home where be was popular had his own group or whatever but he soon realized it was nothing no one would galk to him and ge felt like an outsider.
He them got a job meets this real pretty girl named Casey he says he fell in love. Casey was 2 years older then Travis really long blonde hair and a smile that was out of this world.
Taming The Star Runner
Casey rides a horse thats called "The Star Runner" real beautiful horse but its crazy. One day Travis gets a call from a women named Ms. Travis tells everyone he is very excited he's actually a writer now. And no one seems to understand his excitement they dont know the right things too say to him.
Finally Travis and Casey admitted their feelings for each other but then they got into an accident and after that he really didnt feel the same. Travis friend Joe comes to him with a crazy story on how he is on the run so Traviz asks Ken Travis's uncle for some helpand Joe turns himself in and as all that is going on Travis's book is getting Published and as for Joe no one really knows what happened to him. I liked everything about this book it wax very interesting to read and I actuakky didnt want too stop.
My favorite part of the whole book is when Travis finally admits to Casey how heis in love and she basically feels the same way. Whzt was very confusing was the way the storh kind of jumps around and you get confused alittle bit but just for a few seconds. This author is very specific when sbe wrotes and thats why I love reading her books. What I really did not like about this book is how Ken and Travis's relationship really didnt grow they bad little moments during the whole thing but it rezlly wasn't what I wanted it too be.
I wish the ending was alittle different maye alittle mkre detaiked bht other then that the book was amazing. I would deffintly recommend this book to anyone. Apr 16, Stephanie rated it it was ok Shelves: There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Here again is one of my favorite authors.
He pretty much tries not to let it show but he wants to be a writer. In high school you can imagine how this would go over. He has a lousy stepfather as seems oft to be the case, who does something incredibly insensitive to Travis and it lands Travis out in the mid west living with his Uncle on a farm away from the city and everything he knows and understands.
Talk about a "fish out of water"! Here he meets Casey and her crazy horse, The Star Runner. Slowly a relationship between Travis, Casey, and his Uncle Ken begins to develop. Here is where Ms. Weaving a story full of vibrant characters and their interactions into a deeply felt finality. The ending is extremely subtle and true to real life. Again, what I love about this author.
One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. Hinton's last young adult book. Mass Market Paperback Verified Purchase. Taming the Star Runner went into print just over twenty years after S. Hinton's first novel The Outsiders. Having written five books for young adults Hinton manages to make them all stand alone, which is a fine skill.
Yet, the story covers many personal issues that the lead character Travis finds himself in. It seems no matter which Hinton book you choose parenting is a theme that has a major impact on the lead character. Hinton gives more of herself in this book than any other, which makes it extra special.
The fact that Travis aims to become a young published author and develops an interest in horses is very S. I appreciated that Hinton identified in this book that adults from fortunate and less fortunate backgrounds can find personal relationships difficult, which allowed Travis and the reader to realise that we as human beings all have our own faults, and it's up to us as individuals to make the best of what we have.
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Henning - Australian Author. One person found this helpful. My son loved this book. The item came as described on the ad. It wasn't a prime shipping item but it came quicker than the expected delivery date. Made a great Christmas stocking stuffer. Library Binding Verified Purchase. Purchased by school district. Didn't hear any complaints from the teacher and I would , so assume all's good. I love this book, it has a lot of things in it I can relate to.
As they return to Ken's ranch, a huge lightning storm strikes and Ken and Travis must go help Casey round up the horses into the barn. As they do this, the Star Runner breaks free of his paddock. Casey and Travis give chase only to have Casey's jeep struck by lightning. Although it is not directly stated, the Star Runner is killed This is implied from Travis smelling burned flesh.
The book ends as Casey and Travis have recovered from the accident and the temporary hearing loss. Though Casey had previously spurned Travis' romantic overtures, they are now close friends who share a common bond. Travis also realizes that he, like the Star Runner, should never allow himself to be tamed or broken, even when life is at its worst. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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