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  • Bibliography:
    9 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    November 1996
  • Latest Book:
    December 2020
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Full Series List in Order

Saddle Creek

1 - Sundancer (Jul-2007)
2 - Mystery at Saddle Creek (Apr-2010)
3 - Stagestruck (Aug-2010)
4 - Dark Days at Saddle Creek (Jan-2012)
5 - Christmas at Saddle Creek (Nov-2017)

Book List in Order: 9 titles



  • Hilary James (`Mousie') is sixteen when she wins The Fuller Trophy jumping with her horse Dancer at the Royal Winter Fair. Her triumph is rewarded with an invitation to perform in England for Queen Elizabeth, but she has also attracted the unwante...



  • Her first novel, Dancer, continues to be a Canadian bestseller and now Shelley Peterson brings you her eagerly-awaited second novel, Abby Malone. Abby is a young teenager striving to make things work out right. Animals -- a coyote, twin baby racco...



  • A troubled girl and a damaged horse find each other, and against all odds -- mistaken identity, abandonment, corruption, and fraud -- make an unbeatable team. His name is Sundancer, and from the moment he arrives at Saddle Creek Farm, Bird is fas...



  • A violent death throws a horse-riding community into conflict, stirring up fear, uncertainty, mental illness, and a mysterious stranger …Summer vacation has finally started, and Bird is looking forward to an extended stay with her Aunt Hannah at Sa...



  • Romance and the supernatural mingle with uncontrolled dark ambition, and Abby -- with the help of her extraordinary horse, Dancer -- must put a stop to it before her entire community is destroyed. Champion showjumper Dancer needs a new rider for ...



  • Death, deception, discrimination, and cruelty to horses confront Bird as she uncovers the secrets of her past. When nefarious and inhumane acts shake the horse show world, the lives of horses are thrown into peril. Bird’s ability to communicate wit...



  • CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2016) -- Commended2016 VOYA Top Shelf Fiction SelectionA teen girl’s quest to find her mother leads her to the big city, and gives her the courage to fulfill her dream of becoming a jockey. Evangelin...



  • Bird returns to Saddle Creek and her beloved horse Sunny for Christmas. Bird always dreads Christmas. For as long as she could remember, her mother Eva goes into a tailspin of selfishness and drama as the holiday approaches. This one will be no diffe...



  • A spine-tingling adventure with as many twists and turns as a steeplechase course. “The Jagged Circle is full of suspense and a perfect book for horse lovers.” -- Amber Marshall, equestrian and star of CBC's Heartland It’s spring break and Ev...





Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Shelley Peterson has published 9 books.

Shelley Peterson does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Jagged Circle, was published in December 2020.

The first book by Shelley Peterson, Dancer, was published in November 1996.

Yes. Shelley Peterson has 1 series.