Samphire Song
Samphire Song by Jill Hucklesby is a reprint edition published by Albert Whitman on March 1, 2013. This 296-page book follows the journey of fourteen-year-old Jodie, who forms an instant bond with a wild horse named Samphire after purchasing him at auction. As Jodie navigates her own grief from losing her father, she recognizes Samphire’s need for healing and begins to build a relationship based on trust and understanding.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, loss, and resilience as Jodie faces a critical decision when her younger brother Ed falls seriously ill. The story delves into the challenges of caring for loved ones while maintaining her promise to Samphire, leading her into a situation filled with urgency and danger. The book addresses social themes related to death and bereavement, making it a poignant exploration of the bonds between humans and animals.
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When fourteen-year-old Jodie buys a wild horse at auction, she has no idea what she is taking on. Something has drawn her to Samphire–there’s an instant bond between them. She recognizes he’s a damaged horse who needs time to mend. Jodie understands all about pain, having lost her dad two years before. Slowly, she gains Samphire’s trust, and Jodie begins to blossom with a new confidence. But when her younger brother Ed becomes very ill and needs an operation, Jodie is faced with the biggest decision of her life. In order to help her mother and brother, she must let Samphire go. She makes him a promise–as soon as she can, she will find him and bring him home. It’s a promise that leads her into danger. But somewhere, Samphire is calling to her. She senses his life is at risk and there’s not much time. She must rescue him, whatever the cost.
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