A Horse Named Sky

A Horse Named Sky is a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty, set against the backdrop of westward expansion and the Pony Express. It is an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks Spirit and Anna Sewells Black Beauty.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

A Horse Named Sky is a stand-alone companion novel to Rosanne Parrys New York Times bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild . Chronicling the perils of westward expansion and the grueling Pony Express from the perspective of a wild horse, A Horse Named Sky is a gripping animal survival story about family,courage,trust,leadership,and loyalty. Impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, A Horse Named Sky is an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks Spirit and Anna Sewells Black Beauty. Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains: Spectacular black.
A Horse Named Sky is a captivating stand-alone companion to the New York Times bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild. It tells the story of a young, wild horse named Sky who is exiled from his band and must navigate treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. The book has received praise from the Horn Book, which calls it "engrossing and fast-paced." A Horse Named Sky is an enthralling survival story that explores the lives of wild horses, their family bonds, and the changing environment.

Young colt Sky was born with the urge to run, and he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. However, humans have begun to encroach on Sky's homelands, and with fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day he will be strong and brave enough to return and challenge the stallion to lead the herd.

Being a lone wild horse in a vast landscape is not easy, and things get even more dangerous when Sky is captured and forced to run for the Pony Express. Now, against all odds, Sky must find a way to escape and reunite with his family.

A Horse Named Sky is a stand-alone companion novel to Rosanne Parry's New York Times bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild. It chronicles the perils of westward expansion and the grueling Pony Express from the perspective of a wild horse. The book is impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, making it an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks' Spirit and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty.

Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:

• Spectacular black-and-white illustrations that bring the story to life

• Engaging and fast-paced storytelling that will keep readers hooked

• A deep exploration of the themes of family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty

• An educational component that teaches readers about the history of the Pony Express and the impact of westward expansion on the environment

A Horse Named Sky is a must-read for anyone who loves animals, adventure, and the American West. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of wild horses and the importance of protecting their habitats.

Weight: 311g
Dimension: 194 x 130 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062995964