Books like Katie and the Mustang #2 (Hoofbeats) by Kathleen Duey
In the second installment of the Hoofbeats series, orphaned Katie sets out westward with her loyal mustang and joined by Hiram the farmhand. The pair first doubts the horse will follow, but the Mustang soon proves faithful.
Their expedition takes them into a caravan of a large family, offering a glimmer of support and a realistic chance of making it to Oregon. Yet disaster strikes, thrusting Katie into a crushing dilemma: stay with Hiram or abandon her dream of returning the Mustang to its homeland. The story explores themes of adventure, perseverance, and the bonds that form amid hardship on the frontier.
As Katie navigates this crisis, the narrative highlights the challenges of overland travels, the importance of trust between human and animal, and the emotional toll of living on the edges of the American frontier.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen Duey
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