Description

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Three years of drought have reduced the Rileys’ farm to a dirt patch and strained the family to the breaking point. Dusty’s only consolation is her wild and beautiful horse, the Snow Pony. Together they seem unstoppable. But when sudden violence erupts during a trip up to the mountains, Dusty and her horse find themselves tested as never before.

About the Author

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Australian author Alison Lester is perhaps best known for her picture books. However, she captivated her audience with her first novel, The Quicksand Pony. In a starred review, School Library Journal called it “a gripping adventure story, a tale of survival, an engaging mystery, a touching animal story, and a family saga.”

Praise For…

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“Lester introduces readers to a willful Australian girl in this gripping adventure novel.” Booklist, ALA

“The plot’s components—girl–loves–horse story, family drama, girls–against–the–elements adventure—make this novel a multilayered pleasure.” VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

“This fast–paced ‘horse and girl’ adventure story has interesting well–developed characters, and the tension among the family members is well drawn.” School Library Journal

“Crisp writing and terrific adventure scenes propel the reader.” Kirkus Reviews —