Race the Wild Wind
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Race the Wild Wind

By Sandra Markle, Layne Johnson (Illustrator)

A young stallion leads wild horses to survive nature's trials on Sable Island.

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32 pages· 1,247 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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A young stallion guides a band of wild horses to safety on Sable Island after a shipwreck. As they adapt to harsh winters and welcome new foals in spring, a fierce summer storm threatens their survival. Can they outrun the wild wind and endure the island's challenges? Discover the resilience and spirit of these majestic creatures in a tale of survival against nature's odds.

From the publisher

From acclaimed science writer Sandra Markle comes a fascinating survival story about the wild horses of Sable Island. During a shipwreck, a young stallion leads a band of horses to safety on an arc of golden land-Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia. In gorgeously illustrated panoramic views, readers will see how the herd quickly adapted to harsh winters before the warmth of spring brought new life and new foals. But when a severe summer storm puts the horses in danger once again, only by racing the wild wind can they survive the trials of nature in their new home.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,247
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~781L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about CanadaBooks about cultureBooks about horsesBooks about survival stories
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
147412
Publication
Published
July 19, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802797667

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