Star in Danger
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Star in Danger

Written by Joanna Campbell

Book #37 in the Thoroughbred series

A girl fights to save her colt from a harsh trainer's grip.

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176 pages· 32,620 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Christina Reese's heart aches for Wonder's Star, the colt she raised, now under the harsh training of Brad Townsend. Once gentle, Star has turned wild, and Christina fears for his future. Determined to save him, she must navigate the challenges at Townsend Acres. Can she reclaim the bond they once shared and guide Star to greatness, or will the pressures of racing tear them apart? Dive into the Wonder's Legacy trilogy to explore the powerful connection between a girl and her horse, and the lengths she'll go to protect him.

From the publisher

Don’t Miss the Exciting Adventures of a New Generation of Thoroughbred Horses and Riders at Whitebrook Farm!Will Christina ever see Star again?Christina Reese is worried. She’s been taking care of Wonder’s Star ever since his dam, Wonder, died. Now Star has been sent to Townsend Acres, and Christina misses him terribly. She dreamed of eventing Star in the Olympics one day, but Brad Townsend has already started training him to race.The only way for Christina to be near her colt is to work with Brad. But Star has changed since he left Whitebrook. The once sweet and gentle colt has become wild and difficult to manage. Can Christina save her beloved Star from being ruined?Read the Wonder’s Legacy trilogy from Thoroughbred and experience the powerful bond between a determined girl and a very special colt. If you love horses, then you’ll love these books!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Words
32,620
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~731L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about horsesBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
41161
Publication
Published
October 6, 1999
First published
October 1, 1999
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061066085

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