{"product_id":"a-horse-named-sky-9780062995964","title":"A Horse Named Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn instant  \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e  bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers  \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e and  \u003cem\u003eA Whale of the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExiled 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.  \u003cem\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/em\u003e calls \u003cem\u003e A Horse Named Sky\u003c\/em\u003e  “engrossing and fast-paced.” This Voice on the Wilderness novel is an enthralling survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/em\u003e is a stand-alone companion novel to Rosanne Parry’s \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e A Whale of the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e. Chronicling the perils of westward expansion and the grueling Pony Express from the perspective of a wild horse, \u003cem\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty. Impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, \u003cem\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks’ \u003cem\u003eSpirit\u003c\/em\u003e and Anna Sewell’s \u003cem\u003eBlack Beauty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout A map of the protagonist's journey Information about the real-life animals who inspired each story Detailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book Resources for young readers who want to learn more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosanne Parry’s stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include  \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e ,  \u003cem\u003eA Whale of   the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e ,  \u003cem\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/em\u003e ,  \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Fire,\u003c\/em\u003e and  \u003cem\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Rosanne Parry, Kirbi Fagan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize \/ Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.7 lb Wt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062995964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosanne Parry\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of the bestselling novels \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Whale of the Wild,   A Horse Named Sky, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Fire, \u003c\/em\u003eas well as\u003cem\u003e The Wolf Effect, \u003c\/em\u003ea 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirbi Fagan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and illustrator for readers of all ages, but she specializes in\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60801718780190,"sku":"9780062995964","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4247\/3502\/files\/9780062995964.jpg?v=1793658045","url":"https:\/\/i55bookfairs.com\/products\/a-horse-named-sky-9780062995964","provider":"I55 Book Fairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}