Sofia Ruiz adores her horse, Sundance, a gift from the grandmother who has cared for her during her mother's absence. Weeks before her eleventh birthday, her mother demands that she pack her things, forcing Sofia to leave Sundance behind. She's sent to live with the great-grandfather she barely knows. Anxious, lonely, and determined to be reunited with Sundance, Sofia searches for a way to return to her grandmother.
After meeting the neighbor's miniature horses, Sofia is invited to join the Mini Whinnies Horse Club with quick-tempered Olivia, who uses crutches to walk, and her twin brother, Ryan, who's afraid of horses. As her horse and human friendships grow, Sofia wrestles with where she belongs. Will she ever see Sundance again?
This heart-warming story about friendship and discovering family in unexpected places will inspire horse-lovers of all ages.
Autorentext
Lifelong horse enthusiast Laura Holt-Haslam is passionate about sharing her love of horses through art, writing, and hands-on learning. Her middle grade novels, A Place for Sofia and Sofia and Sundance explore the transformative power of horses and friendship. Laura is the mother of two young adult children. She lives in Southern Maine with her husband, two adorably naughty cats, and the friendliest dog you'll ever meet. She and her daughter share ownership of Max, a 25-year-old palomino miniature horse who loves to jump.
Klappentext
Sofia Ruiz adores her horse, Sundance, a gift from Gramma Lisa who has cared for her during her mother's absence. Weeks before her eleventh birthday, Sofia's mother unexpectedly returns, demanding she pack and leave Sundance behind.
Anxious, lonely, and determined to reunite with Sundance, Sofia searches for a way to return to Gramma Lisa.
After meeting the neighbor's miniature horses, Sofia is invited to join the Mini Whinnies Horse Club. As her horse and human friendships grow, Sofia wrestles with where she belongs. Will she ever see Sundance again?
A heart-warming story to inspire horse lovers of all ages.