Book Review: Billy and Blaze
Billy and Blaze, by C. W. Anderson
Review by Caden Smith
Publish date: first, 1936, Macmillan Publishing Co.
Pages: 48
Time Period: Middle 1900’s
Age Range: 7-11
Review:
Billy is a boy who likes horses very much. Because he didn’t have one, he often borrowed a neighbor’s horse to ride. However, on one of his birthdays, Billy’s parents told him to look outside, and there was a surprise – his very own horse. Billy named him Blaze because of the white blaze down his nose. From that day on, Billy and Blaze were best friends!
In a nutshell:
There are several books in the Billy & Blaze series and they are wonderful for boys. They are about the life of a boy and his horse, full of fantastic adventures, and encourage boys to be thoughtful, kind and alert. There is one caution: in some of the books, Billy picks up stray dogs. This shows he has the character quality of kindness. However, be careful when approaching a stray dog, because it may be dangerous and harmful. Always check with a parent first.