That's Not Hay in My Hair
- Children & Youth
- Publisher: Zonderkidz (Zondervan)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
New York City life had crammed sidewalks, gasoline-filled puddles, and angry taxi drivers, but Juliette enjoyed the towering sky-scrapers, the half-block walk to school, and the restaurant smells wafting into her bedroom. She had never cared for a horse, let alone a long-horn, when her mother announced their imminent move to a 300 acre ranch in Texas, where they would be caring for three horses, five dogs, twenty-five longhorns, and a cat … all by themselves. Juliette couldn’t help feeling excited, even though she’d have to climb a hill to get a bar of cell-phone service. Soon she was running from bats and snakes, rescuing a calf from a twenty-foot ditch, medicating ponies, and having adventures so crazy it’s hard to believe they’re for real—but it all happened exactly how it’s written. Get ready for side-splitting laughs, heart-wrenching tears, and surprising life lessons learned down on the farm and shared by fourteen-year-old Juliette Turner.
Endorsements (3)
“Praise for THAT’S NOT HAY IN MY HAIR “I love this book! Jules’s journey from Upper East-sider to Texas cowgirl had me chuckling, weeping, and craving more time in the country. That’s Not Hay in My Hair reminds us that our relationships are everything in life. No matter how challenging things get running a three-hundred-acre ranch, Jules is strengthened by her deep bonds with her quirky family, their countless ranch animals, and the neighbors who never hesitate to come to their rescue. Perhaps most remarkable is the fact that this incredibly well-crafted novel was written by a seventeen-year-old!”
“Juliette Turner has given us an everyday heroine who takes on life with a steadfast faith, a delightful unconquerable spirit, and the unconditional love of her mom. A fun and poignant tale that will inspire and entertain—a must read!”
“A combination of Little House on the Prairie and Lassie, seventeen-year-old Juliette Turner’s first novel is based on her real-life experiences in New York City and on her Texas ranch with actress/political activist mom, Janine Turner. Juliette’s fresh voice and honest approach are engaging from page one. Hope there are more sequels to come!”
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