Date Published: 08-16-2025
Publisher: Solander Press
One afternoon, A.J. returned home from school to find a surprise waiting for him in the barn – a beautiful little horse named Lady Star. She was now his to ride and care for. From that day on, A.J. spent all his free time learning how to ride Lady Star and caring for her. He dreamed of being skilled enough to ride alongside his grandfather, father, and Jon, the farm hand, during the cattle roundups.
Award-winning author Sherry Roberts weaves a heartfelt story about growing up in the 1930s and 1940s. Based on the tales passed down by her father, Just Call Me Pardner is a must-read for history lovers and those who enjoy stories of the American West.
About the Author
As a former middle school teacher, Dr. Roberts decided to write her first middle-grade novel (ages 8-13). Her debut novel, The Galaxy According to CeCe, is the first book in a three-book series. It was officially released on February 24, 2024. Book two, The Galaxy According to Cece: The Mysterious Dr. Pruitt, was released August 2024. Book three, The Galaxy According to Cece: The Stars Align, released February 2025.
Sherry’s next venture is a chapter book series (ages 6-8). The first book, Just Call Me Pardner, was released August 1, 2025. The series is about a young boy in the 1930s on a small farm in Northeastern Oklahoma and is inspired by stories of her father’s childhood in the 1930s. Book 2, Just Look at Those Boots, launches in early 2026, with Book 3, Just Don’t Give a Girl a Frog, launching in November 2026.
Dr. Roberts has also written many articles that appear in various academic journals, along with three textbooks. Personal Financial Literacy is in its fourth edition (Pearson). She is an associate professor of Marketing in Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University.
MY REVIEW
Are your kids reading chapter books? Even if they aren’t, they will love for parents to read this book to them. Just Call Me Pardner is such a charming story! A.J. was a young boy who loved horses, and always dreamed of riding his own horse.
One day he comes home to find that he actually does have his first horse, named Lady Star. She had a white star-shaped hair on the front of her head. A.J. absolutely loved Lady Star and told everyone about her.
In many instances, A.J. would get ahead of himself. He had to learn slowly and steadily how to take care of the horse, her stall, and other things he should do to take care of her. Although chores weren’t easy, A.J. was happy to be old enough to learn responsibility.
Because most children love horses, this book will not just entertain them. They will be able to see that with growing up and having special freedoms, responsibility must be the most important thing.
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