Overview
Twelve-year-old Mary was disabled at the age of four by the same virus that took the life of her mother. While she longs to have a horse of her own, she's limited to reading horse books. A talented artist, she spends her days on a blanket in the grass sketching the horses at the farm next door. She falls in love with one of the foals and is outraged to learn the filly is considered worthless as it was born lame. Mary befriends and enlists the help of twelve-year-old Laura, whose family owns the horse farm. Against the better judgment of the farm manager, a brief reprieve is negotiated for the foal's life. The girls conspire to raise money to save her, but time is running out. Sadly, it appears the expensive surgery the foal needs has little chance to correct her problem anyway. Mary isn't about to give up. She sacrifices what she holds dear, including the trust of her papa, to gain her heart's desire. Will she lose everything in her struggle to save the foal?
Full Product Details
Author: Susan Count ,
Ruth Sanderson
Publisher: Hastings Creations Group
Imprint: Hastings Creations Group
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.172kg
ISBN: 9780997088335
ISBN 10: 0997088338
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 20 October 2016
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Literary Classics: Mary's Song is a poignant tale of friendship, sacrifice and above all, boundless determination. This inspiring story is one that will firmly plant itself within the hearts of young readers. Recommended for home and school libraries. Story Monsters Ink: Heartache is an equal opportunist and holds no age criteria. This is a tender story of endurance, overcoming and the determination of love. Reader Review: The story of faith, courage and friendship in the face of adversity. Heartwarming, well-developed plot and endearing relationships. If you've ever seen a horse - this story will steal your heart. KIRKUS: Poignant story of girl with a disability fighting to defend the intrinsic value of a lame animal. Simple and sweet tale.
Literary Classics: Mary's Song is a poignant tale of friendship, sacrifice and above all, boundless determination. This inspiring story is one that will firmly plant itself within the hearts of young readers. Recommended for home and school libraries. Story Monsters Ink Heartache is an equal opportunist and holds no age criteria. This is a tender story of endurance, overcoming and the determination of love. Reader Review: The story of faith, courage and friendship in the face of adversity. Heartwarming, well-developed plot and endearing relationships. If you've ever seen a horse - this story will steal your heart. KIRKUS Poignant story of girl with a disability fighting to defend the intrinsic value of a lame animal. Simple and sweet tale.
Author Information
Susan Count writes for the joy and entertainment of young readers. She is a best-selling, award-winning author of the Dream Horse Adventures Series and Texas Boys Adventures. She confesses to being overly fond of brownies, and horseback riding on forest trails. She is a lifelong equestrian and is owned by a Rocky Mountain Horse. Susan prefers to create stories in a quiet zone. Out her window, her mind wanders through the forest and keeps her in a grateful, contented state of being. She writes at a fabulous antique desk that has secret compartments filled with memories, mysteries, and story ideas. As a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Texas Association of Authors, she takes studying the craft of writing seriously. The only thing more fun than riding might be writing adventure stories. Saddle up and ride along!
