Moonsilver
Moonsilver by Kathleen Duey is a juvenile fiction book published by Simon and Schuster in November 2001. This edition spans 80 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Heart Trilby, a girl living a challenging and solitary life in the village of Ash Grove. Her world changes when she discovers a scarred mare in the forest, whom she names Avamir. Despite the objections of her guardian, Simon Pratt, Heart adopts the mare and soon learns that Avamir is pregnant, bringing both joy and new challenges into her life.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love and resilience as Heart faces the threat of losing her beloved horses to Simon’s cruel intentions. The story delves into the bond between Heart and Avamir, highlighting the struggles they encounter together. With elements of action, adventure, and fantasy, including the presence of mythical creatures, this chapter book invites young readers to engage with Heart’s journey as she seeks to protect her family and the love she has found.
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Heart Trilby has no family. She lives a hard and lonely life in the dusty village of Ash Grove — until she finds a scarred, skinny mare in the forest. Against the wishes of her guardian, mean-spirited Simon Pratt, Heart adopts the mare and names her Avamir. Heart is thrilled when she realizes Avamir is in foal. But when the colt is born weak and disfigured, Simon decides to sell Heart’s beloved horses to be slaughtered by the town’s soapmaker. Can Heart find a way to protect them — and the only love she has ever known?
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