Books like Lara at the Silent Place by Kathleen Duey
Laraβs world is turned upside down when she and her cherished filly are seized and separated from their Connemara farm. Years later, the unexpected return forces Lara to confront the loss of trust, the lingering trauma of kidnapping, and the unresolved attachment to her horse as she struggles to rebuild her life. The story explores themes of resilience, the bonds between humans and animals, and the search for belonging amid the shadows of the past.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen Duey
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