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Golden Sun

by Whitney Sanderson · 2010

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For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse's story...

Oregon, 1790

Golden Sun is a chestnut snowflake Appaloosa. In summer, he treks through the mountains with his rider, a Nez Perce boy named Little Turtle, as he gathers healing plants. But when Little Turtle's best friend falls ill, Golden Sun discovers his true calling. Here is Golden Sun's story...in his own words.

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With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black and white art throughout—by a mother-daughter team of horse experts—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genre
historical fiction
Themes
horsesanimals
Audience
childrensmiddle gradeyoung adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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