Bright Star
Published on 3. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-78112-375-1 (ISBN)
Description
A powerful story about the connection between an isolated girl and a terrified wild pony. When Morgan visits her aunt's ranch in the Rockies, she befriends a wild horse and comes to realise that she is not as alone as she thinks she is. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
A heart-warming story about the powerful connection between an isolated girl and a terrified wild pony. When 12-year-old Morgan is sent to her aunt's ranch in the Rockies for the summer, she has no idea that she will forge a bond that will last her lifetime. Morgan is more comfortable around horses than people, but then she meets Bright Star, a terrified wild mustang her aunt has rescued, and discovers that she is braver than she ever realised. A powerful, girl-friendly story about the friendship between humans and animals. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
A heart-warming story about the powerful connection between an isolated girl and a terrified wild pony. When 12-year-old Morgan is sent to her aunt's ranch in the Rockies for the summer, she has no idea that she will forge a bond that will last her lifetime. Morgan is more comfortable around horses than people, but then she meets Bright Star, a terrified wild mustang her aunt has rescued, and discovers that she is braver than she ever realised. A powerful, girl-friendly story about the friendship between humans and animals. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: 8 years, Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78112-375-1 (9781781123751)
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Jenny Oldfield was born and brought up in Yorkshire. Even as a child she wrote stories and made tiny illustrated books. She is the bestselling author of a number of popular series, including Half Moon Farm, Magical Ponies and Home Farm Twins. Jenny loves spending time outdoors when she can escape her desk, and lives in Ilkley with her two daughters.