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Anthea Cross, a young orphan, hopes to find belonging by living with her long‑lost uncle. She discovers his clandestine horse‑breeding operation, where the animals wield a forbidden breed. Even more surprising is Anthea’s gift: she can understand and speak with the horses, forging an unlikely bond that challenges family secrets and the boundaries between humans and animals.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jessica Day George
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