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Mystery Horse

Mystery Horse

Published in
2011
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Description

Samantha, a young girl, spends her summer at a Nevada ranch where she encounters a mysterious horse with supernatural qualities. She tries to uncover the mystery surrounding the horse and learns about friendship, courage, and the plight of wild horses in the West. Meanwhile, Abby Lovitt works at her family's ranch and encounters True Blue, a dapple grey horse whose owner was killed in a car crash. As Abby bonds with True Blue, she discovers the horse is haunted by its past and its previous owner's whispers, leading her to uncover more about the horse's history and their connection.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
352 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Engaging adventure in a ranch setting
  • Vivid descriptions of the Nevada wilderness
  • Insight into the plight of wild horses
  • Strong themes of friendship and courage