A national award-winning book - a "Children's Choices" selection of the International Reading Association. "Blackjack," the first book in the "Morgan Horse Series," introduces the character of Heather Richardson, a horse-loving youngster. Heather has been haunted by dreams of a beautiful black Morgan Horse and is thrilled when she discovers the horse is real. With encouragement from Blackjack's owner, Heather learns how to ride and show while developing a strong bond with the animal. But when tragedy strikes and Blackjack falls into the hands of a cruel trainer, Heather must find a way to get her beloved horse back before it is too late..