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Sarah finally receives the permission to have her own horse and heads to a stable filled with Morgan horses. As she explores the rows of these sleek creatures, she encounters feelings of fear, boredom, and a growing affection for each horse she meets.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jessie Haas
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