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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2009 · Est. 1 hour read
Bell's Star
By Alison Hart, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator)
Book #2 in the Horse Diaries series
A young horse named Star helps a runaway slave girl named Eliza escape to Canada
4.3/5 Goodreads · 924 ratings
144 pages· 8,357 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1850s Vermont, Bell’s Star, a spirited Morgan colt, dreams of freedom with his friend Katie. When they aid a runaway slave girl, Star's perception of liberty is challenged. As he gallops through danger and discovery, Star's journey unfolds in his own words, blending history with the heart of a horse. Will his longing for freedom lead to unexpected paths? Dive into a tale where courage and friendship redefine what it means to be truly free.
From the publisher
Vermont, 1850s Bell’s Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star’s story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout–both by real horse owners–Horse Diaries are the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 8,357
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 129429
Publication
- Published
- March 24, 2009
- First published
- January 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375852046
- LCCN
- 2007049698
- OCLC
- 191763051
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