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Sep. 25, 2007
Guess the number of horses in the jar and win a free book!

Posted in Contests
I've discovered that everybody likes to win fun, free stuff. So I'm having another contest. Last June, I put on a contest to "Pick the Cover" of my new kids' historical adventure, Andrea Carter and the Family Secret, and it really was fun to see which cover you liked best. Whirlwind won a hot-off-the-press copy, when it's released next February.
Well, for the next couple of weeks, I'm going to give the kids (and anybody else who wants to try their guessing skills) an opportunity to guess the number of plastic horses in this quart canning jar. I set a little horse next to jar so you can see its size. The person closest to the correct number will win a copy of Family Secret. (Or, if you prefer not to wait until February, you may choose Long Ride Home or Dangerous Decision as your free book). If you want to read chapter 1 of any of the books, you can click here: Books. If you want to read more, I made this amazing discovery on my publisher's website. They put  Chapter Two of Family Secret up. If you like the story, it is actually available for pre-order even now. (Ah! Technology!)
OK. Here are the rules:
1) Post the icon below on your blog, with a link back to the contest, so others can join the fun.

2) Make your guess--how many horses?--and post your answer in a comment. Don't forget your contact info, if you are not a logged-in HSB blogger!
3) If dozens of people guess the same number--and it is the closest (or the exact number), I will hold a drawing of those folks to determine the winner.
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Sep. 25, 2007 - fun contest!

Posted by 01charger
I'll post it on my blog.
My guess is 23.
Ashley
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Kadeesis
o_0
Hi!
01charger told about your contest. I like this game.
I am going to guess higher than her and say 31
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Hello! :)

Posted by Liz
Hi I'm Liz! I saw your icon on 01charger's blog also. I am going to guess...35.

I will put the icon on my blog also! I hope you have a Wonderful day!

~Liz~

Ps~ I am going to look into your books! :)

Pss~ Also I am going to add you to my friends list. Is that ok?

Edited by Liz on Sep. 25, 2007 at 2:40 PM
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BookLover
Hi! I think that there are 28.
thanks!
Amy
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MiryClay
How clever. I will have to have Ashley display this on her blog and take a guess. What fun!

Blessings,
Lori
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lolly01
I am going to guess 24 horses. I will post your contest on my blog as well. (I got here from Liz's blog.)
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by bookworm12
I have put this on my blog, and I am guessing there are 28 horses.
Sarah
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Sep. 25, 2007 - My guess!

Posted by Lyric
An even 30. Watch as I don't win and I'll STILL have to buy the book. :-D

I'll blog about college in a few minutes. Is Ryan surviving?
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rellamom
My guess is 30!
~Rose-N-Kate
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Sep. 25, 2007 - My Guess

Posted by Solomiyka
Ooh! Another contest!
Love the cute little horsies!

Well my guess it....22...

:D
God Bless!
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SammyJo
Hi!
I went to Lyric's blog and found this.
Parker and I (I'm babysitting him right now) think that there's 30 horses in that jar. But we never win anything so we don't know why we're guessing...=1
Samantha and Parker
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Sep. 25, 2007 - My Guess

Posted by ladyjane
Hi Suzy~
My guess is 19 - not because I really think I know - just because it's my favorite number!

Thanks!
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Let me guess...

Posted by rivergirl
Hello!! My guess would be 28...
Have a great day!
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Hey

Posted by cherryblossom
Hmm.. Imma guess..... 18.. Or 20..

No... Imma go with 18..

:)

Julia
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MyChildrenAndMe
17 wonderful and beautiful horse's. This is a awesome contest.

Blessings,
Debbie
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Kadeesis
Hey!
Thanks 4 telling me about the writing thing. Let me think about it and get right back to you.
Thanks again
Have a good day
KD
p.s. yes, I do love to write.
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Hmmmm...

Posted by sewbookcomputer
I will guess 25 horses.
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Sep. 25, 2007 - Hi,

Posted by HSBCompanyBlog
I posted about your Writing Workshop on the Porch. It looks great!

Tia Linschied
Senior Editor of HSB
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by reelmomof4
I guess 32! see ya later, Tammy
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by alizona
I guess 39 maybe? These kind of things are always deceiving!!!

Edited by alizona on Sep. 26, 2007 at 12:14 PM
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Guess the horsies

Posted by momblog
Hello! What fun! I am going to guess 28 horses. I have posted this on my site.
Thanks!
Warmly,
CP

Edited by momblog on Oct. 7, 2007 at 2:10 AM
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BookLover
No, the message isn't a entry, I put it into my template code. Thanks for the comment! If I win the contest, I will have to read the other books first. I probably could get them at my library?
Amy
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BookLover
I almost tried to count the horses when I guessed! I thought that might be cheating though so I didn'.
Amy
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Guess???

Posted by fyrehorse
Hi! My guess for the incredibly-tiny-horses-in-a-jar contest is...... *drumroll* 27! Yup. Not 30. Not 25 - but 27! Defenitly a unique number.....

Oh, and I've only read the first book, but I really enjoyed it! Keep up the fantastic writing!
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
What a great contest! I've put it on my blog and I'm gonna guess 19.

Thanks!
-Heather
http://mrsmomma.blogspot.com/
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Sep. 26, 2007 - my guess

Posted by Anonymous
I am going to guess 28 horses in the jar. Can't wait to find out;


Cindy
www.homesteadblogger.com/highhopesacademy
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Sep. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by writer4him
I think I'll guess 21. Can't wait to find out!
~writer4him
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Sep. 26, 2007 - 38

Posted by starlight246
38
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Sep. 26, 2007 - 38

Posted by starlight246
38
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by garringer9
Very Fun!! I will have my girls post it in their blogs too. My guess would be 33. Have a great day!
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momofneb
Already posted on my blog! I'm going to go waaay out on a limb here, and I am going to guess "51" horses!!!! My daughter LOVES horses!!!!

Kim
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 6xwhatever
I'm going to guess 29. I hope thats right.
bekah
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ckbagby
I'm not sure if mine went through....I guess 23. I was just reading about your books and I like that the setting is the San Joaquin Valley, I grew up in Stockton, so that is pretty neat!
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Abbie Garinger

Posted by coolnerd
My name ia Abbie and I'm gong to guess...umm... how about 28 including the one on the side, so 27 in the jar.
My blog is the one down below
www.homeschoolblogger.com/6xwhatever
thanks
Abbie
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jessica
I guess 20 horses! :)

~Jessica
www.HeavenlyHomeschooling.blogspot.com

www.JessicasJournalForJesus.blogspot.com
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I guess 27 horses.
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Hey Anonymous!

Posted by SuzyScribbles
Miss or Mr. Anonymous---you'd better come on back and give me some contact info in case your guess is correct. I have no clue who you are. :-)
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Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Princessleia12
37

Princessleia12
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Sep. 28, 2007 - hello

Posted by Hope1
Helllo Um I guess 24. Cool contest have a great day! :^)

~hope~
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Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 5atkins
I would like to enter. I am guessing 31. I will post on my blog too!

Thanks! Eva
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Oct. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BTD
I think that there are 30 in the jar
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Oct. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by NathansAdventures
I think there are 20
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Oct. 4, 2007 - Fun Contest

Posted by servingtheKingofkings
I posted about your contest on my blog. The funny thing is...I just posted about the guessing contests that my kids won and then I came across this contest on your blog so I added it to my post :).

My almost 6 year old boy's guess is 27.
My almost 9 year old boy's guess is 26.
My 14 year old girl's guess is 28.
My husband's guess is 34.
My guess is 36.
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Oct. 5, 2007 - My entry

Posted by Sandpiper
My guess is 26.
I'll now see if I can successfully put your link on my blog.
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Oct. 7, 2007 - How fun!

Posted by momofboyz
I think there are 48 horses in the jar.

Edited by momofboyz on Oct. 7, 2007 at 10:05 PM
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Oct. 9, 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>

Posted by bassethound
Hi,
I posted a comment with my guess, but I don't see it on here anymore!?!?

Here is my guess again,
I think there is 32 horses in the jar.
Thank You!

~Jessica
www.homeschoolblogger.com/bassethound

Edited by bassethound on Oct. 16, 2007 at 4:08 PM
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Oct. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by butterflygrace
I say 24

butterflygrace?ashley
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Oct. 10, 2007 - Guess

Posted by Anonymous
My girls say 34!

www.armybloggerwife.blogspot.com

armybloggerwife@gmail.com
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Oct. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Bennita
My guess is 37
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