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Star Rise (Horses of the Dawn Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Kathryn Lasky (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 3: Horses of the Dawn

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From the author of the New York Times–bestselling Guardians of Ga’hoole, a herd of horses surviving the wilds of the New World discovers an orphaned boy.

For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, aboard a ship of men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles—braving harsh terrains and fierce predators—to a land where they can finally run wild.

But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will risk galloping straight back into the hands—-and harnesses—of their captors.

And so, it’s up to Estrella, the herd’s unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship?

Praise for Horses of the Dawn:

“As in works such as her Guardians of Ga’hoole series, Lasky uses animals to touch on very human issues.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Lasky successfully fuses fantasy and fact as she gives her equine characters credible emotional depth and underscores the tensions and disparity between Old and New World sensibilities. It’s a haunting story of loss, self-discovery, survival, and homecoming.” —Publishers Weekly

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Praise for HORSES OF THE DAWN BOOK ONE:"As in works such as her Guardians of Ga'hoole series, Lasky uses animals to touch on very human issues . . . Complex and distinctive characters offer a fresh view of familiar historical events. A promising start to a new series." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS"Lasky successfully fuses fantasy and fact as she gives her equine characters credible emotional depth and underscores the tensions and disparity between Old and New World sensibilities. It's a haunting story of loss, self-discovery, survival, and homecoming." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLYPraise for GUARDIANS OF GA'HOOLE: THE RISE OF A LEGEND:* "Lyze's story can be read easily as a stand-alone tale. . . . Both thoughtful and action-packed, this adventure illuminates the fantastical world that exists between dusk and dawn." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review"Lasky continues her best-selling Guardians of Ga'Hoole series with another skillfully crafted fantasy . . . A wonderful family read-aloud as well as a compulsively readable addition for young fantasy and naturalist fans." -- BOOKLISTPraise for Kathryn Lasky's Wolves of the Beyond series:"This is a soulful, searching read consumed with the spiritual journeys of animals and the ethereal connection between slayer and slain. . . . With an invigorating ending that bodes well for the next volume." -- BOOKLIST"The author builds a captivating world of forest, snow and volcanoes populated by intelligent animals and weaves a compelling story sure to bring readers back for the second installment." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

About the Author

Kathryn Lasky is the Newbery Honor-winning author of over 100 books for children and young adults. Her beloved Guardians of Ga'Hoole fantasy series has more than seven million copies in print, and she is the author of the Daughters of the Sea series and the Wolves of the Beyond series, as well as A Time for Courage and other Dear America titles. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed historical fiction titles, such as Beyond the Burning Time and True North. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KRNEVH8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Illustrated edition (December 30, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 30, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 15237 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #933,977 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #483 in Children's Horse Books (Kindle Store)
- #1,538 in Children's Animal Action & Adventure
- #1,959 in Children's Horse Books (Books)

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Hi Readers! Thanks for coming by my author page. I've written all sorts of books - from fantasy about animals to books about science and historical fiction. I’m in that historical fiction zone now with my new series Tangled in Time. The Portal is the first book and it explores what happens when a girl, Rose Ashley, feels trapped in her own time. Newly orphaned she is sent live with her slightly weird grandmother whom she has never met, in a new city and a new school where she encounters three bullies known as The Mean Queens. But shortly she will tumble through time and find herself in the 16th century in the service of Princess Elizabeth. I always wondered when I wrote the Royal Diaries, Elizabeth the Red Rose of Tudor what it would be like to serve royalty rather than to be royalty. This led to Tangled In Time, my first time travel series.

Visit my website, www.kathrynlasky.com for the latest news. All my best, Kathryn

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Great condition!

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019

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Fast delivery. The book was better than description. Looks brand new. Thank you!

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017

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I love the horses of series. The books are great, and I love horses. I think that anyone who is wondering if they should read this series should try it.

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015

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granddaughter loves it

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Lauren C.

Can't wait for #3!

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015

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At least I hope there Is a #3! I love this series. I started reading when I found out about it after reading Wolves of the beyond, another amazing series by Kathryn lasky! I have high hops that the next book will be great!

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Lynn Chlypawka

So awesome

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018

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I recommend this book.It is about the first heard.my favorite part is when tijo found a baby boy who was lost

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015

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I rated 5 stars because this book gets you hooked you just want keep reading it. I couldn't put it down. You never get bored reading this series. I wait for the next one to come out🐴🐴🐴

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Patsfan

Loved the premise of the horses having interaction and lives ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015

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Loved the premise of the horses having interaction and lives of their own to live. Kathryn Laskey doe it again! Can't wait for number three, if in fact
there is to be a number three.

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Kindle Customer

Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2015

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This book was amazing!! I really liked the part when Tijo and Estrella take down the bobcat. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read. I read this two times already.

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