Snow Foal

By Susanna Bailey

A girl and a wild foal find hope and friendship in a cold, isolated winter.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 464 ratings

288 pages· 55,247 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Addie, burdened by anger and mistrust, arrives at a foster home on a remote farm. Amidst the harsh winter, she rescues a wild foal, sparking an unexpected bond. As they navigate their shared loneliness, Addie discovers the power of friendship and healing. Can they find their way to a place called home? This heartwarming tale explores the transformative connection between a girl and her animal companion, set against the backdrop of the natural world.

From the publisher

A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut, this title is a memorable story, full of love, healing, friendship, and hope. When eleven-year-old Addie goes to stay with a foster family on a remote Exmoor farm in the midst of a very cold winter, she is full of hurt, anger and a deep mistrust of everyone around her. But when she rescues a tiny wild foal from the moorland snow, Addie discovers that perhaps she’s not so alone after all. And as adventure and unexpected friendship blossom, Addie is determined that both of them will know what it is to be home again soon… Author Susanne Bailey delivers a warm, evocative debut set in the natural world that’s sure to inspire readers who are eager for an adventure story about the healing bond between humans and their animal friends.

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