Kirjahaku

Eleven-year-old Sofia Ruiz thinks her dreams have come true when she's reunited with her beloved horse, Sundance. But life isn't as perfect as she'd imagined. Olivia and Ryan expect to ride whenever they want, leaving Sofia with all the chores and little time for her own horse. Their bossy demands and constant bickering are getting on her nerves, but how can she stand up to them? Being the new kid at Maplewood Middle School is hard enough without worrying about losing her only two friends. When the most popular girl in sixth grade befriends Sofia, her relationships with Olivia and Ryan are pushed to the breaking point. After an accident leaves Sundance's confidence shaken, Sofia must discover how to regain her horse's trust--and her friends'. An uplifting story of horses and friendship.

Sofia Ruiz adores her horse, Sundance, a gift from the grandmother who has cared for her during her mother's absence. Weeks before her eleventh birthday, her mother demands that she pack her things, forcing Sofia to leave Sundance behind. She's sent to live with the great-grandfather she barely knows. Anxious, lonely, and determined to be reunited with Sundance, Sofia searches for a way to return to her grandmother.After meeting the neighbor's miniature horses, Sofia is invited to join the Mini Whinnies Horse Club with quick-tempered Olivia, who uses crutches to walk, and her twin brother, Ryan, who's afraid of horses. As her horse and human friendships grow, Sofia wrestles with where she belongs. Will she ever see Sundance again?This heart-warming story about friendship and discovering family in unexpected places will inspire horse-lovers of all ages.

From grieving to healing: a horse, a boy, and the power of friendship.Twelve-year-old Malachi Adams has always felt like an outsider. Ridiculed by his stepfather and bullied by his classmates because of his stutter, he finds solace in his dog, Sunny. After his mother takes Sunny to the vet to be euthanized, Mal is devastated he hasn't been given the opportunity to say goodbye.When Mal gets lost in the woods, he discovers an abandoned pregnant mare. Believing that Sunny has led him to this horse, Mal decides to care for her and keep her safe until she gives birth.After his classmate, Amelia, learns of Mal's secret, she offers to help. But even together, caring for a horse-and her newborn foal-is no easy task.This story will capture the hearts of animal lovers and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.

A tale of tough choices, true friendship, and the courage to follow your heart.As autumn leaves paint the landscape, 11-year-old Sofia faces a crossroads. An opportunity to visit Acadia National Park presents a thrilling chance to explore the carriage trails with her horse, Sundance. Her mother's boyfriend invites her to bring a friend to ride his sister's horse. The catch? Sofia must choose between her best friends, Olivia and Anika.While Sofia wrestles with a decision she fears will jeopardize her friendships, the reappearance of her estranged father and the prospect of becoming a big sister further complicates her already tumultuous world. Will she find the strength to forge her own path, or will the expectations of others hold her back?Readers of all ages will be captivated by Sofia's journey of self-discovery, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the joy of finding one's place in an ever-changing world.