Sundance - Laura Holt-Haslam

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Résumé :
From grieving to healing: a horse, a boy, and the power of friendship. Twelve-year-old Malachi Adams has always felt like an outsider. Ridiculed by his stepfather and bullied by his classmates because of his stutter, he finds solace in his dog, Sunny. After his mother takes Sunny to the vet to be euthanized, Mal is devastated he hasn't been given the opportunity to say goodbye. When Mal gets lost in the woods, he discovers an abandoned pregnant mare. Believing Sunny has led him to this horse, Mal decides to care for her and keep her safe until she gives birth. After his classmate, Amelia, learns of Mal's secret, she offers to help. But even together, caring for a horse-and her newborn foal-is no easy task. This story will capture the hearts of animal lovers and anyone who has ever felt like an outsider....

Biographie:
Multi-award-winning author and lifelong horse enthusiast, Laura Holt-Haslam, writes realistic middle grade fiction that inspires readers of all ages. While horses feature prominently, the heart of her writing revolves around the human characters as they navigate life in less-than-perfect families, learn how to make and be friends, overcome challenges that stand in the way of their dreams, and discover the healing power of love and forgiveness.

Laura is passionate about sharing her love of horses through art, writing, and hands-on learning. For over thirty-five years, she has taught basic horsemanship and mentored hundreds of children and teens, encouraging them not only to become more confident equestrians, but more compassionate people.

Laura is the mother of two young adult children. She lives in Southern Maine with her husband, two adorably naughty cats, and the friendliest dog you'll ever meet. She and her daughter share ownership of Max, a 27-year-old palomino miniature horse who loves to jump.

Learn more about Laura and her books, and Max and his friends at https://lauraholthaslam.com/....

Sommaire:
Some losses leave you without words. Sometimes, kindness helps you find your voice. Twelve-year-old Malachi often feels isolated. His stutter makes words hard to form and friendships hard to begin, leaving him most at ease with his loyal dog, Sunny-who understands him without words. When Sunny is gone, Mal is left alone with a grief he doesn't know how to express. Overwhelmed with sorrow, Mal wanders alone, unsure where he's headed. Hearing a horse's whinnies nearby, he follows the sound to a pasture, where he discovers a pregnant mare confined without food or water. Convinced Sunny has somehow led him to her, Mal commits to keeping the horse safe until her foal is born. When Mal trusts a classmate with his secret, he takes a risk that feels far more dangerous than speaking out loud. But as a cautious friendship begins to grow, caring for the mare and her newborn foal helps Mal find the courage to speak up when it matters and stand firm for what he knows is right. Sundance is a tender middle-grade novella about grief, friendship, and finding your voice-even when words don't come easily....