Books like Dawn Runner by Terri Farley
Set on a ranch, the story follows young Samantha and her friend Ryan as they try to retrieve Hotspot, a spirited horse who has joined the freeβroaming Phantom Stallion herd. The tale explores the bond between humans and horses and the rugged life of the ranch in the Wild West.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Terri Farley
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