A Horse Named Sky
A Horse Named Sky by Rosanne Parry, published by HarperCollins Publishers on August 27, 2024, is a captivating tale that follows a young wild horse named Sky as he navigates the challenges of survival after being exiled from his band. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the 19th-century United States, highlighting the impact of westward expansion on wild horses and their habitats.
In this enthralling survival story, Sky must traverse treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. Readers will encounter themes of family bonds, courage, and the struggle for survival in a changing environment. The book features black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map of Sky’s journey, and additional resources for young readers interested in learning more about the real-life animals that inspired the narrative. A Horse Named Sky serves as a stand-alone companion to Parry’s previous works, enriching the Voice of the Wilderness series with its engaging portrayal of the wild horse experience.
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
A stand-alone companion to the 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. Horn Book calls A Horse Named Sky “engrossing and fast-paced.” This Voice on the Wilderness novel is an enthralling 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 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 Sewell’s Black Beauty.
Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:
- Spectacular 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
Rosanne Parry’s stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire.
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