We picked this book for my daughter's book report based on reviews we had read. She is a strong 4th grade reader, but found this book difficult to follow. I read portions of the book with my daughter in mind. I found it contained long descriptive sentences, and did not flow well. I would not recommend this book for report purposes for the younger readers in this age group. We will try to read it for pleasure after the report is completed.

I have read several books about Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. My daughter, who at the time was a Junior Girl Scout in 4th grade, chose Juliette Low as the subject for her school boigraphy assignment. I was SO lucky to find this book for her to read! It is very interesting, written for the older child - not babyish like some other books are. It is long enough to qualify as an acceptable book to use for a report - approximately 100 pages. It tells about Daisy's entire life, not just about when she formed the Girl Scouts. It's a terrific book for children 3rd grade and up (but I enjoyed reading it, too!)

I read this book for my biography book report because I am a Brownie. It was very interesting to read about Juliette Low's life.

This is a great story. Any horse crazy kid would be able to relate to the competitiveness and jealousy that often accompanies competition against peers who may be more fortunate than themselves. The outcome is heartwarming, but the main character horse has the name you'll never forget..."Woody Chip." It's worth finding a copy.

This was definitely my favorite childhood book. I had checked it out at my hometown library so many times as a child, that the librarian had to tell me to let someone else have a chance to read it. Now some 25 years later, I have found it for purchase ~ I am excited! I will share it with my three daughters ~ who by the way are "horse crazy" just like their mom! 'Hard Luck Horse' is a life leason that allows the reader to experience that most things that are worthwhile are worth every effort.