Product Description
Kirstie Scott lives, breathes, and sleeps horses. She lives with her family at Half Moon Ranch. Undaunted by the wild and dangerous terrain, she loves nothing more than riding through the tall forests and deep canyons of the Meltwater Range. For Kirstie, things are never dull at Half Moon Ranch.
In her first real adventure after moving from the city out to the horse ranch with her family, Kirstie is leading a pony trek through Miner’s Ridge when a sudden storm causes a landslide. She is trapped alone in Dead Man’s Canyon with a herd of wild horses whose leader-a proud, black stallion-has been hurt by falling rocks. Cold, wet, and alone in the gathering storm-can she find a way out and help the injured stallion?
My Review: This is a great read for girls ages 8-12. All the elements of an engaging book are within the book’s 153 pages – love for animals, mystery, and strong female characters. Problems which face children today occur or are alluded to – such as divorce, single parenting, a major move, and living with grandparents. There is some minor language which might offend some parents and children. The themes of setting goals, hard work, and loyalty make this a worthwhile book for young girls. Many girls will relate to the feelings of Kirstie, and cheer her on in the quest to find the injured, black stallion.
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