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Name: Gunsmoke
Author: Jenny Oldfield

At Half‑Moon Ranch, Kids’ Week brings a handful of young riders together. Kirstie quickly bonds with Lacey, a quiet loner with a natural talent for horse riding. Lacey’s deep affection for her blue roan gelding, Gunsmoke, drives her to break the ranch’s rules and ride solo down the trail. When Lacey fails to return, Kirstie’s concern turns to fear—perhaps Lacey has suffered a serious accident or has fled into the wilderness. Unbeknownst to them, a heavy storm is brewing on the horizon, adding tension to the unfolding mystery.

First publish date: May 2001

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Jenny Oldfield

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