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Amy’s world is split between the thrill of high‑level showjumping and the steady responsibilities of caring for the horses at Heartland. With Storm, a talented dapple gray thoroughbred gifted by her father, she achieves her dream of competing. Yet the demands of the sport begin to pull her away from the everyday work of healing and supporting the other horses she loves. Faced with growing responsibilities in both arenas, Amy must choose where her priorities belong and what kind of rider and caretaker she wants to become.
This installment of the Heartland series follows a teenage girl confronting real choices about ambition, family legacy, and commitment to the animals she loves.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Brooke
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