Amy Laundrie's Books
Whinny of the Wild Horses
An exciting adventure story of a wild horse born on the open range, captured by an unscrupulous rancher, then befriended by a young girl. "The rapid pace and tense drama will easily mesmerize readers...provides a timely peek at the plight of wild horses, which is an ongoing environmental issue."--Booklist
The Kayla Montgomery Series
Kansas State Reading Circle Choice
"...will appeal to many...fast moving and easy reading" KSRC
"...terrific mysteries." Midwest Book Review
Eye of Truth
Kayla Montgomery, seventeen years old, is at a turning point in her life. She has survived a winter automobile accident in which her young brother was killed. She was driving. Guilt has been quietly consuming her. She is sure her parents secretly blame her, but she has said nothing to them. When her newborn niece is kidnapped from the hospital, Kayla's feelings of helplessness reach a pitch that catapults her into a person with determination to do something about the loss. She will find the kidnapper!
Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
Thirty Pieces of Silver
Kayla earns money for college by working at a dude ranch. While out riding to familiarize herself with the locale, she discovers a horse's carcass and is subsequently drawn into the mystery of the slaughtered wild horses. This time her own life is in danger. Kayla finds herself involved with two young men of opposing natures and must decide between them. Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
Deliver Us From Evil
Kayla is faced with a frightening decision. Should she call the humane society and report Vern Schaffner who is badly neglecting his horses even though he may be dangerous? Her boyfriend, Rob, advises her to look the other way, but Kayla cannot. After she makes the report, Kayla's world falls apart. Rob begins seeing another young woman and Vern begins stalking Kayla. Will she be able to stop Vern Schaffner? As wounds mend, will Kayla's heart heal as well?
Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Peace on earth and goodwill toward men. Kayla sees neither during this holiday season. Who is attempting to kill Fortune, the racehorse Kayla trains for Mr. and Mrs. Walker? Is it Mark Armstrong, the angered man the Walker's suspect, or is it Luke, the young man who's infatuated with Kayla? Is Luke Kayla's true soul mate, or will Rob prevail?
Wolves In Sheep's Clothing
While lost on a trail ride, Kayla stumbles upon a house in the woods. An older man screams at her to leave. Before she turns her horse back, though, she notices an elderly woman in the window who mouths the words "help me". When Kayla investigates further, she isn't sure who is frightening the woman or who might be wolves in sheep's clothing.
Noah's Ark Pet Care Club
Mugsy, Natalie, and Denver want to go to Adventure Land, the water park where they can plummet down rides like the Belly-Buster. To earn money, they form Noah’s Ark Pet Care Club. But they aren’t anywhere near ready to care for a pampered Pekingese, a sneaky pig, or a homesick goose. Surprises and laughs overflow as the friends scramble to ride herd on their "clients" and earn enough money for the adventure of a lifetime.
Whinny of the Wild Horses
Whinny of the Wild Horses
An exciting adventure story of a wild horse born on the open range, captured by an unscrupulous rancher, then befriended by a young girl. "The rapid pace and tense drama will easily mesmerize readers...provides a timely peek at the plight of wild horses, which is an ongoing environmental issue."--Booklist
Kayla Montgomery Series
The Kayla Montgomery Series
Kansas State Reading Circle Choice
"...will appeal to many...fast moving and easy reading" KSRC
"...terrific mysteries." Midwest Book Review
Eye of Truth
Kayla Montgomery, seventeen years old, is at a turning point in her life. She has survived a winter automobile accident in which her young brother was killed. She was driving. Guilt has been quietly consuming her. She is sure her parents secretly blame her, but she has said nothing to them. When her newborn niece is kidnapped from the hospital, Kayla's feelings of helplessness reach a pitch that catapults her into a person with determination to do something about the loss. She will find the kidnapper!
Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
Thirty Pieces of Silver
Kayla earns money for college by working at a dude ranch. While out riding to familiarize herself with the locale, she discovers a horse's carcass and is subsequently drawn into the mystery of the slaughtered wild horses. This time her own life is in danger. Kayla finds herself involved with two young men of opposing natures and must decide between them. Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
Deliver Us From Evil
Kayla is faced with a frightening decision. Should she call the humane society and report Vern Schaffner who is badly neglecting his horses even though he may be dangerous? Her boyfriend, Rob, advises her to look the other way, but Kayla cannot. After she makes the report, Kayla's world falls apart. Rob begins seeing another young woman and Vern begins stalking Kayla. Will she be able to stop Vern Schaffner? As wounds mend, will Kayla's heart heal as well?
Kansas State Reading Circle Choice, 1998-1999
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Peace on earth and goodwill toward men. Kayla sees neither during this holiday season. Who is attempting to kill Fortune, the racehorse Kayla trains for Mr. and Mrs. Walker? Is it Mark Armstrong, the angered man the Walker's suspect, or is it Luke, the young man who's infatuated with Kayla? Is Luke Kayla's true soul mate, or will Rob prevail?
Wolves In Sheep's Clothing
While lost on a trail ride, Kayla stumbles upon a house in the woods. An older man screams at her to leave. Before she turns her horse back, though, she notices an elderly woman in the window who mouths the words "help me". When Kayla investigates further, she isn't sure who is frightening the woman or who might be wolves in sheep's clothing.
Noah's Ark Pet Care Club
Noah's Ark Pet Care Club
Mugsy, Natalie, and Denver want to go to Adventure Land, the water park where they can plummet down rides like the Belly-Buster. To earn money, they form Noah’s Ark Pet Care Club. But they aren’t anywhere near ready to care for a pampered Pekingese, a sneaky pig, or a homesick goose. Surprises and laughs overflow as the friends scramble to ride herd on their "clients" and earn enough money for the adventure of a lifetime.