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Book Details:
Book Title: The Sand Pounder - Love and Drama on Horseback in WWII by M. J. Evans
Category: Young Adult Fiction (Ages 13-17)
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Dancing Horse Press, 284 pages
Release date: September 2021
Content Rating: Rated G - Completely clean
“The Sand Pounder is one of those rare historical novels with a charm
that appeals to both young and old readers.”
- Vincent Dublado for Readers’ Favorite
“M.J. Evans does an excellent job of winding the era's history and the
lesser-known job of the Sand Pounders into a realistic story of a mature
teen's determination to make a difference in her world.”
- Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Review
“A gripping YA historical novel packed full of twists, turns and
memorable characters. Highly recommended!”
- The Wishing Shelf Book Review (UK)
Book Description:
Fearing an invasion by German and Japanese forces during World War
II, the U.S. Coast Guard enlisted horsemen to patrol the beaches along the
east and west coasts. The unit was called "The Sand Pounders" and they rode
their horses up and down the beaches from 1942 to 1944.
In
Tillamook, Oregon, a young equestrian decided to join them. There was only
one problem...they were only accepting men. That didn't slow her down.
"The
Sand Pounder" is a Young Adult historical fiction set during World War
II.
Guest Post
Which Character Would I Be?
I am often asked
which of my twenty-one books is my favorite and out of those books, which is my
favorite character? That is such a hard
question. It is like asking a mother which of her children is her
favorite! However, there are some
characters that I can relate to especially well. In this case, I have to
say that
Jane, in
“The
Sand
Pounder,”
would
be
the
most
like
me.
First, Jane is
an avid equestrian. I was born with manure in my blood and have always loved
horses. My parents did their best
on a limited budget to allow me to pursue my passion and allowed me to start taking riding lessons when I was eight.
They allowed me to buy my own horse when I was thirteen with the stipulation that I needed to support
it myself. Working to pay the horse bills kept me out of trouble and taught me the value of a dollar.
Second, Jane is
close to her family, especially her brother. Family has always been the most
important thing in my life…yes, even
more important than horses! My husband and I have been married for forty- nine years and have five wonderful
children and twelve incredible grandchildren. They mean everything to me.
Finally, Jane and
I are also goal-setters, and we don’t let anything get in the way of achieving
those goals. The fact that the Sand
Pounders were only taking men in their ranks to patrol the beaches along the U.S. coasts, didn’t stop her. She
found a way to serve her country using the talents that she knew she had.
I hope you will
enjoy reading “The Sand Pounders – Love and Drama on Horseback in WWII.” Please
post a review on Amazon
and Goodreads and tell your
friends about it. Happy reading!
Meet the Author:
Award-Winning, Best-Selling author, M.J. Evans grew up in Lake Oswego,
Oregon, and graduated from Oregon State University. She spent five years
teaching junior high and high school students before retiring to raise her
five children. She is a life-long equestrian and enjoys competing in
Dressage and riding in the beautiful Colorado Mountains.
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Thanks for featuring "The Sand Pounder" on your blog. I hope your readers will enjoy it! I appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! :)
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