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In a bustling summer, Carole finds herself swept into a quick‑fire romance with Cam while racing against time. Her friends Stevie and Lisa each confront personal crossroads—Stevie helping a friend face a painful past, and Lisa wrestling with decisions about her future. As the year closes on New Year’s Eve, the girls must summon the courage to embrace what lies ahead and let the wonder of friendship and the thrill of horses guide them.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Bonnie Bryant
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