Barrett will warm heart's in this new children’s classic adventure about a Thoroughbred colt.

From Black Beauty to National Velvet, classics are classics. "The Adventures of Barrett: The Racehorse with Magic Shoes" stands right beside them. It represents the history of the Thoroughbred from the dawn of its predecessor as a Courser to the descendents of their warhorses. It represents the spirit of the bonding between horse and rider as well as the world of show jumping. This new book is destined to become a great book for young readers as well as the sequel, “The Legend of Pendyne.”

The author was inspired to write this book for children to share and experience the adventure of a small colt who knew was determined to find his own place in the world. It provides a 3-D effect where the reader actually gets the feeling of riding a show jumper for a brief moment. As Barrett battles the ghosts of his past, it takes the reader back to the time of his ancestors long ago.

A brief note from D.A. Karr: "We all need heroes and knights in our lives of some sort. From the knights and their battle horses of long ago to our heroes of today, honor and bravery remains the same. If it weren’t for their bravery and courage, my Barrett would not have found his destiny. “Dreams are made from Lions and Roses."

"The Adventures of Barrett: The Racehorse with Magic Shoes", paperback, 63 pages, ISBN 1-4137-7743-0, $12.95, is available from the publisher: PublishAmerica (publishamerica.com), as well as many online and store booksellers. Web site: www.racehorsewithmagicshoes.com.