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"Breaking Free" follows Amy as she strives to save Pegasus, the only link to her past. With the horse’s health slipping, Amy must use every ounce of her courage to restore him and protect the farm. While dealing with the challenges of managing Heartland, she also confronts the shadow of her mother's legacy, learning to find her own strength and voice.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Brooke
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