Books like Run away home by Terri Farley
In *Run Away Home*, teenager Samantha faces the challenge of saving the Phantom Stallion’s band, a group of wild horses that become trapped by a sudden blizzard. Working together with the ranch community, Samantha must find a way to free the horses and ensure their safety, showcasing the bond between humans and animals and the spirit of resilience in the face of nature’s harshest conditions.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Terri Farley
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