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127 pp.
| Peachtree |
April, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-1-56145-736-6$15.95
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4-6
Ali helps rescue horses Wind Dancer and Misty from serious neglect, but many problems--their potential refeeding syndrome, Ali's veteran brother suffering from unacknowledged PTSD, and recurring memories of her own horse trauma--complicate the recovery. Authentic horse details, Ali's developing relationships, and a brisk plot add interest, but stilted dialogue and tidy resolutions lessen the appeal.