Sundancer: The Saddle Creek Series

By Shelley Peterson

Book Overview

A troubled girl and a damaged horse find each other, and against all odds -- mistaken identity, abandonment, corruption, and fraud -- make an unbeatable team.

His name is Sundancer, and from the moment he arrives at Saddle Creek Farm, Bird is fascinated by him. The horse is suspicious and guarded, touchy, and even cruel. Bird's Aunt Hannah calls him "unrideable," and Bird has to admit that Sundancer might be trouble. But Bird, whose mother left her to be raised by her aunt halfway across the country, is a bit of trouble herself. How else would you describe a girl who hasn't spoken since she was six, and hears things no one else can hear -- like the thoughts of the animals she befriends?

Sundancer is a wounded horse with a story he's not ready to share. Bird starts to feel like, maybe, they aren't so different, and maybe she needs him as much as he needs her. Will she be able to reach him before it's too late?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1459739485
• ISBN13: 9781459739482
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.9" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10

Customer Reviews

A horse story for anyone

"Sundancer" is one of my favorite books. I read it in middle school and have continued to cherish the story. It's an amazing book about trust and love that'll touch the hearts on any, not just the horse lover. Bird is a unique character who you can still relate to, and she'll warm your heart as you follow her journey. Sundancer himself is a seemingly ornery horse whose growth teaches readers you don't always need to be so tough.

One of the BEST books that I have ever read!!

I loved this book the second I finished the first chapter! Bird comes to the barn and sees this horse that is said to be trouble. This is a story about a girl who has not talked since she was six , has to be raised by her aunt, and has a special ability. I won't tell you any more about the story. This is an unforgetable story that any animal lover, horse lover, or just any one will really truly love! You won't be wasting your money on this book!

SUNDANCER is an involving, moving horse story teens will relish.

Thirteen-year-old Bird is fascinated by the regal Sundancer horse, even though he arrives on their farm as touchy, cruel and suspicious horse damaged by this past. But Bird too has been damaged - she cannot speak - and the two form a bond which enters into the psychic mind-reading level of empathy as they discover in each other the courage and love they need to heal and change. SUNDANCER is an involving, moving horse story teens will relish.