A Horse Named Sky, Rosanne Parry
A Horse Named Sky, Rosanne Parry
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A Horse Named Sky

Author: Rosanne Parry

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 4 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A stand-alone companion to the acclaimed national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild. Exiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. A fast-paced animal survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment.Young colt Sky was born with the urge to run. Alongside his band, he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. But humans have begun to encroach on Sky’s homelands. With fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day, he’ll 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. 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, A Horse Named Sky is an excellent book for parents and teachers, and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks’s Spirit and Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Rosanne Parry

Rosanne Parry is the author of the bestselling novels A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire, as well as The Wolf Effect, a picture book illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. These “Voice of the Wilderness” stories center the voices of wild animals and focus on their struggle to survive in a dangerous and changing world. Based on rigorous research and inspired by the real animals of the western United States, Rosanne’s books are treasured by teachers and librarians and adored by animal-loving readers of all ages. The author lives with her family in Portland, Oregon, and writes in a treehouse in her backyard. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by ₊˚ ⁀➴ kenzie on September 10, 2023

I really liked the illustrations in this, and I also liked learning about the Pony Express. My favorite character is Storm, and I also like Frost the foal. I hope that Rosanne Parry continues with the animal perspective books.......more

Goodreads review by Cathie (ClassyLibrarian) on September 25, 2023

A wonderful choice for middle grade readers who love horses, adventure and history.......more

Goodreads review by Celia on September 07, 2023

Thank you HarperCollins for the desk copy of this wonderful book. Horses have always been a favorite of mine, so when I heard that the author of A Wolf Called Wander wrote a horse book, I just had to read it. It teaches strength, and bravery and builds character; readers of all ages will enjoy it. T......more

Goodreads review by DaNae on April 30, 2024

I’m impressed how Parry keeps creating a realistic vocabulary and society for various wild animals. I certainly have fans among my students. 52 Book Club24: #51 - Related to the word “Wild”......more

Goodreads review by Emma on September 14, 2023

If you grew up watching the movie Spirit, this book is for you. A beautifully written, amazingly illustrated story about a young stallion unsure of his place in an unfamiliar world. He grew up with his band but always knew the day would come when he would have to leave and start his own herd. Howeve......more