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Susan Hughes

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kidscanpress.com presents ...
	The Island Horse written by Susan Hughes For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/US/product.aspx?productid=5961

Hardcover Jacket USD $16.95 978-1-55453-592-7 Grades: 2 to 5 Ages: 7 to 10 Language Arts Novels Social Studies Canada Canadian heritage and history Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell O Grade Level 3/4 © 2012 BW 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 160 pages	It's the early half of the 19th century in coastal Nova Scotia, and almost-ten-year-old Ellie is adjusting to the recent death of her mother. But just when she finally begins to feel happy again, Ellie and her father move to remote Sable Island, a tiny, windblown crescent of grass and sand in the Atlantic. While her father works, Ellie explores the island, feeling alone and furious with her pa for making them leave their beloved home. Even meeting a spirited island girl named Sarah does little to dispel her anger and grief. Then one afternoon, Ellie encounters a wild stallion grazing on the dunes, and slowly forges a secret connection with the beautiful horse she names Orchid. But Ellie soon learns that Orchid and his family are threatened, and it may be up to her to save them. Based on historical fact, this early chapter book is a touching exploration of loss and loneliness and the redemptive power of love and friendship. Reviews “... this is a well-told, simple story that will keep young horse lovers interested ...” — School Library Journal, April 2012 “Written with simplicity and clarity, this attractive chapter book features likable characters and a distinctive setting.” — Booklist, March 2012

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	The Island Horse written by Susan Hughes For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/US/product.aspx?productid=5961

Hardcover Jacket USD $16.95 978-1-55453-592-7 Grades: 2 to 5 Ages: 7 to 10 Language Arts Novels Social Studies Canada Canadian heritage and history Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell O Grade Level 3/4 © 2012 BW 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 160 pages	It's the early half of the 19th century in coastal Nova Scotia, and almost-ten-year-old Ellie is adjusting to the recent death of her mother. But just when she finally begins to feel happy again, Ellie and her father move to remote Sable Island, a tiny, windblown crescent of grass and sand in the Atlantic. While her father works, Ellie explores the island, feeling alone and furious with her pa for making them leave their beloved home. Even meeting a spirited island girl named Sarah does little to dispel her anger and grief. Then one afternoon, Ellie encounters a wild stallion grazing on the dunes, and slowly forges a secret connection with the beautiful horse she names Orchid. But Ellie soon learns that Orchid and his family are threatened, and it may be up to her to save them. Based on historical fact, this early chapter book is a touching exploration of loss and loneliness and the redemptive power of love and friendship. Reviews “... this is a well-told, simple story that will keep young horse lovers interested ...” — School Library Journal, April 2012 “Written with simplicity and clarity, this attractive chapter book features likable characters and a distinctive setting.” — Booklist, March 2012

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	The Island Horse written by Susan Hughes For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/US/product.aspx?productid=5961

Hardcover Jacket USD $16.95 978-1-55453-592-7 Grades: 2 to 5 Ages: 7 to 10 Language Arts Novels Social Studies Canada Canadian heritage and history Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell O Grade Level 3/4 © 2012 BW 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 160 pages	It's the early half of the 19th century in coastal Nova Scotia, and almost-ten-year-old Ellie is adjusting to the recent death of her mother. But just when she finally begins to feel happy again, Ellie and her father move to remote Sable Island, a tiny, windblown crescent of grass and sand in the Atlantic. While her father works, Ellie explores the island, feeling alone and furious with her pa for making them leave their beloved home. Even meeting a spirited island girl named Sarah does little to dispel her anger and grief. Then one afternoon, Ellie encounters a wild stallion grazing on the dunes, and slowly forges a secret connection with the beautiful horse she names Orchid. But Ellie soon learns that Orchid and his family are threatened, and it may be up to her to save them. Based on historical fact, this early chapter book is a touching exploration of loss and loneliness and the redemptive power of love and friendship. Reviews “... this is a well-told, simple story that will keep young horse lovers interested ...” — School Library Journal, April 2012 “Written with simplicity and clarity, this attractive chapter book features likable characters and a distinctive setting.” — Booklist, March 2012

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978-1-55453-592-7|Mar 1, 2012|USD $16.95

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It's the early half of the 19th century in coastal Nova Scotia, and almost-ten-year-old Ellie is adjusting to the recent death of her mother. But just when she finally begins to feel happy again, Ellie and her father move to remote Sable Island, a tiny, windblown crescent of grass and sand in the Atlantic. While her father works, Ellie explores the island, feeling alone and furious with her pa for making them leave their beloved home. Even meeting a spirited island girl named Sarah does little to dispel her anger and grief. Then one afternoon, Ellie encounters a wild stallion grazing on the dunes, and slowly forges a secret connection with the beautiful horse she names Orchid. But Ellie soon learns that Orchid and his family are threatened, and it may be up to her to save them. Based on historical fact, this early chapter book is a touching exploration of loss and loneliness and the redemptive power of love and friendship.

Grades: 2 to 5

Ages: 7 to 10

BW • 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 • 160 pages

Curriculum Connections

Language Arts

Novels

Social Studies

Canada

Canadian heritage and history

Reading levels

Fountas & Pinnell

Grade Level

3/4

Reviews

“... this is a well-told, simple story that will keep young horse lovers interested ...”: — School Library Journal, April 2012
“Written with simplicity and clarity, this attractive chapter book features likable characters and a distinctive setting.”: — Booklist, March 2012