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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 2 hour read
Luna
Written by Catherine Hapka · Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
Part of the Horse Diaries series
A circus visit changes a mare's quiet life forever.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 324 ratings
160 pages· 14,562 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1855 Netherlands, Luna, a Friesian mare with a crescent marking, leads a peaceful farm life until the circus arrives. She befriends May, a girl yearning to follow her sister's circus stardom. Together, they embark on a journey of dreams and friendship, where Luna's unique perspective reveals the magic of the circus and the power of believing in oneself. Can Luna and May find their place under the big top, or will their dreams remain just out of reach? Discover Luna's enchanting tale, told from her own perspective, as she and May strive to shine.
From the publisher
For all lovers of horses and history, the beloved Horse Diaries series is heading to the circus! A beautiful Friesian horse and the younger sister of a circus star develop a heartwarming friendship in this sweet and lively story told straight from the horse’s mouth. The Netherlands, 1855 Luna is a black Friesian mare with one small white crescent- moon marking on her forehead. She lives a quiet life on a farm . . . until the circus comes to town! Luna bonds with a girl named May, who dreams of starring in the show, just like her older sister. And together, Luna and May just might be able to shine. Here is Luna’s story . . . in her own words.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 14,562
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.7
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 175472
Publication
- Published
- August 4, 2015
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780553533705
- LCCN
- 2015000450
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