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At 12-year-old Allie’s family horse farm, Tall Oaks, the arrival of a spirited horse named Jinx sparks a passion for training that sets off bitter disputes among the farm’s workers. As each faction argues over the best horsemanship techniques, Allie finds herself caught in the middle, fighting to keep the farm together. Her resolve is tested as she learns that harmony requires more than skill on the saddle—it demands understanding, cooperation, and a willingness to listen to every voice on the property.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Newhall Anderson
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