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When thirteen-year-old Kirstie Scott discovers her new neighbors are mistreating their horses, including a beautiful mare called Midnight Lady, she can't ignore their suffering. Determined to help, she hatches a plan to rescue the animals, but everything goes wrong and the horses escape into the mountains. Book #5 in the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series.
Quick Summary
If you love a good animal-rescue adventure, Kirstie's story in "Midnight Lady" will pull you right in. Thirteen-year-old Kirstie can't stand watching a neglected horse suffer, so she takes matters into her own hands and hatches a secret plan to free the mare from a neighboring ranch knowing it could get her into serious trouble with the owner, her parents, and even the law. The book balances the thrill of a covert rescue with everyday middle-school life, showing how Kirstie's determination grows as she bonds with the horse she names Midnight Lady. Kids who enjoy stories about brave kids, animal friendships, and a touch of danger will find plenty to love here, and the tension never gets too scary for the middle-grade crowd. It has the same heart-warming, action-packed feel as "Misty of Chincoteague" or "The Black Stallion," but with a feisty heroine and a rescue plot that feels fresh and personal.