The Girl Who Rode the Wind

The Girl Who Rode the Wind PDF Author: Stacy Gregg
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008124329
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.

The Girl Who Rode the Wind

The Girl Who Rode the Wind PDF Author: Stacy Gregg
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008124329
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.

The Woman who Rode the Wind

The Woman who Rode the Wind PDF Author: Ed Leefeldt
Publisher: Lighter Than Air, L.P.
ISBN: 9780967953519
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324

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Ride the Wind

Ride the Wind PDF Author: Lucia St. Clair Robson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345325222
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 606

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The story of Cynthia Ann Parker and the last days of the Comanche In 1836, when she was nine years old, Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanche Indians from her family's settlement. She grew up with them, mastered their ways, and married one of their leaders. Except for her brilliant blue eyes and golden mane, Cynthia Ann Parker was in every way a Comanche woman. They called her Naduah—Keeps Warm With Us. She rode a horse named Wind. This is her story, the story of a proud and innocent people whose lives pulsed with the very heartbeat of the land. It is the story of a way of life that is gone forever. It will thrill you, absorb you, touch your soul, and make you cry as you celebrate the beauty and mourn the end of the great Comanche nation.

Paint the Wind (Scholastic Gold)

Paint the Wind (Scholastic Gold) PDF Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545281407
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

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A sheltered girl. A wild horse. An unforgettable journey. This riveting story from Newbery honoree and New York Times bestseller Pam Munoz Ryan is perfect for fans of Marguerite Henry, Sara Pennypacker, and Rosanne Parry. Maya lives like a captive. At Grandmother's house in California, everything is forbidden: friends, fun, even memories. And her life is built on lies-lies Grandmother tells about her dead mother, and lies Maya tells to impress or manipulate. But then she moves to the vast Wyoming wilderness where her mother's family awaits -- kind, rugged people who have no tolerance for lies. They challenge Maya to confront the truth about who she is. And a mysterious mustang called Artemisia waits, too. She holds the key to Maya's freedom. But to find it, Maya will have to risk everything. . . including her life.

The Princess and the Foal

The Princess and the Foal PDF Author: Stacy Gregg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698185943
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199

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The inspiring novel about real life princess and equestrienne Haya of Jordan. Princess Haya loves her family more than anything--especially her mother who brings light and happiness into King Hussein's house. So when Queen Alia is killed in a tragic accident, Princess Haya is devastated. Knowing how unhappy she is and how much she loves horses, Haya’s father, King Hussein, gives her a special present: a foal of her very own. And this foal changes Princess Haya’s world completely. Set in an exotic locale where royalty is real, this story of a determined modern-day princess is both beautiful and awe-inspiring. Perfect for fans of Black Beauty, Misty of Chincoteague and anyone who wonders what it's like to be a real princess. Praise for THE PRINCESS AND THE FOAL: "Empowering and vigorous, this is a story sure to please princess fans, horse fans and, yes, even tomboys."--Kirkus Reviews "This real princess’s story is great and this book provides a positive and powerful story, especially for adolescent girl readers who choose to saddle up for the ride."--VOYA Magazine "Horse enthusiasts will devour Gregg’s engaging novel about Jordanian Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, inspired by the real-life princess who became an Olympic equestrian....Gregg’s greatest strength is in detailing the deep, sensual bond that can form between a human and a horse, but the sympathetic protagonist and a setting rarely seen in middle-grade fiction make this an inspiring read for any reader."--Publishers Weekly "In addition to being a great fit for fans of princess or horse stories, this would be a good choice for readers who enjoy stories of brave, scrappy girls who defy convention."--Booklist

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There PDF Author: Catherynne M. Valente
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312649622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271

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After returning to Fairyland, September discovers that her stolen shadow has become the Hollow Queen, the new ruler of Fairyland Below, who is stealing the magic and shadows from Fairyland folk and refusing to give them back.

The Island of Lost Horses

The Island of Lost Horses PDF Author: Stacy Gregg
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007580282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses – an epic Caribbean adventure!

The Girl Who Rode Dragons

The Girl Who Rode Dragons PDF Author: Arthur Butt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781625262509
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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All Jackie wanted was equal treatment and to ride a dragon. When her cruel brother-in-law takes over as head of household, and makes her quit school, she is forced to do all the chores, and collect wood in the forest. Jackie finds a dragon's egg, and although law forbids girls to ride dragons, she secretly hatches the egg, and dons boy's clothes. After she brings the gift of fire to the dragonriders, she becomes an accepted member of their band. Civil wars breaks out, dragonrider against dragonrider. Jackie leads the loyalist faction against the rebels. The stakes-the fate of the kingdom and the life of her and the man she has grown to love.

The Sky between You and Me

The Sky between You and Me PDF Author: Catherine Alene
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492638544
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468

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An emotional and heart wrenching novel about grief and striving for perfection. Lighter. Leaner. Faster. Raesha will to do whatever it takes to win Nationals. For her, competing isn't just about the speed of her horse or the thrill of the win. It's about honoring her mother's memory and holding onto a dream they once shared. Lighter. Leaner. Faster. For an athlete, every second counts. Raesha knows minus five on the scale will let her sit deeper in her saddle, make her horse lighter on his feet. And lighter, leaner, faster gives her the edge she needs over the new girl on the team, a girl who keeps flirting with Raesha's boyfriend and making plans with her best friend. So she focuses on minus five. But if she isn't careful, she's going to lose more than just the people she loves, she's going to lose herself to lighter, leaner, faster... "Sit quietly with this book. Feel the wind, the dusty air. Taste the sorrow and the wonder. Listen to the heart that is beating on every page. Then be grateful that Catherine Alene gave us this stunning story. It's a thing of beauty." —Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor and National Book Award Finalist

A Voice in the Wind

A Voice in the Wind PDF Author: Francine Rivers
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414340893
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 546

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This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #1 A Voice in the Wind: This first book in the classic best-selling Mark of the Lion series brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget-Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.