Books by Patricia Gilkerson

Fifteen-year old Piper agrees to help her friend Jeff sell his horses to pay for college, hoping he will then appreciate her more. But a gorgeous new girl comes to town who threatens to attract Jeff's attention. Piper doesn't know how to deal with beautiful Jackie and then she finds out that Jeff's Quarter Horse, Daisy, is prone to colic, a deadly threat in horses. All the responsibility for Daisy is on Piper's shoulders, but can she find a good owner for Daisy while keeping her healthy? And will Jeff fall for Jackie, forgetting about Piper? Daisy's life is at stake as the Horse Rescuers must act quickly.

"Find Arizopal!" With those words from his desperately ill father, fifteen year-old Griffin begins his journey to the Great Forest of Shee, a mystical place, and difficult to navigate. The Great Forest is Faerie itself and during his quest, Griffin will meet many magical and sometimes fearsome dwellers there. Befriended by some, challenged by others, Griffin finds he is not the person he thought he was. But who is he? He has to use his wits and call on new friends to figure out first, how to save his father, next, how to rescue his mother and a beautiful half-elf named Indigo. And finally, how will he keep the Great Forest itself from being destroyed?

The Penny PonyPiper Jones has always loved horses, but little did she know what would happen when she and a friend tried to help a neglected pony. They must find a safe haven for the pony and protect it from its cruel owner. But as the girls try to solve a mystery involving the suspicious owner, will they be forced into crime themselves in order to save their new-found pony friend?Nickel-BredPiper and Addie find the perfect horse, Nickel, but discover the owner is part of a gang of criminals. Nickel's life is in danger. Can the girls save him from the slaughterhouse? Turn on a DimePiper's friend, Miss Julie, rents rooms to Cassie and her stepson, Jeff. Cassie has been given the responsibility of checking on Cassie's pregnant mare. Piper doesn't like boys, but as she gets to know and accept Jeff, he is accused of theft, so Piper and her best friend defend him. What will happen when Cassie steals, then leaves the country as her mare goes into labor with no one but the girls and Jeff to help?