Dark Sunshine

Name: Dark Sunshine
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781665916370
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Terri Farley

Series: Phantom Stallion

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Summary

Dark Sunshine by Terri Farley is an enchanting tale about Sam Forster, a young girl who finds herself deeply connected with a wild mustang named Dark Sunshine. Set in an exciting backdrop of adventure and discovery, the story captures Sam's determination to save and protect the wild horses she passionately loves while navigating the challenges of friendship and trust.
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Dark Sunshine

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love adventure and stories about the special bond between humans and horses. Set in the captivating landscape of the wild West, this tale follows a determined protagonist who encounters challenges and forms unexpected friendships, appealing to young readers with a passion for animals and nature.

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Description

The beloved third book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka.

When Sam rescues an abused mare from a group of outlaw horse rustlers, she knows she’s done the right thing. But the ranch already has a full corral, a long drought means the cattle are running out of grass, and her dad has told her she can’t adopt another mustang.

Even worse, the mare is skittish and unruly after being hurt by her former owners. Can Sam get the frightened horse to trust her and find a way to give her a home?

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Dark Sunshine

The beloved third book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka. When Sam rescues an abused mare from a group of outlaw...

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The beloved second book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka. Sam has befriended the mysterious, powerful mustang known as the Phantom,...

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The Challenger

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Desert Dancer

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The Renegade

The beloved fourth book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka.When an ambitious rodeo contractor comes to town, Sam’s worried. The woman...

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Golden Ghost

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Phantom Stallion Untamed Collected Set

All eight books in the beloved middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West are now together in a shrink-wrapped paperback collection with brand-new, stunning covers and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka. When thirteen-year-old Samantha returns home...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dark Sunshine by Terri Farley is celebrated for its engaging storyline and strong character development, appealing to young readers. Reviewers often praise the vivid depiction of the relationship between the protagonist and horses, which captivates the audience. The book's ability to connect with children's love of adventure and animals is a recurring highlight.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665916370

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Aladdin

Illustration: f-c gloss uv cvr w- emboss and spot matte

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Phantom Stallion Terri Farley Young Adult

About the Author

Terri Farley has always loved horses and is overjoyed that she outgrew her childhood allergy to them. She taught middle school and high school language arts and journalism in inner-city Los Angeles before moving to the cowgirl state of Nevada. Now she rides the range researching the books that have made her an award-winning author and an advocate for the West’s wild places and wildlife—especially wild horses. Through school and library visits, Terri continues to work with young people learning to make their voices heard. She lives in a one-hundred-year-old house with her family, which includes her dog, Willow. In true collie fashion, Willow rescued the youngest member of the Farley family, an orphaned kitten named Tamarack.

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Desert Dancer

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The beloved fourth book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka.When an ambitious rodeo contractor comes to town, Sam’s worried. The woman...

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