Paul and Maureen have made up their minds. They want the beautiful wild mare and her colt more than anything else in the world. The two children know it won't be easy to catch these free-spirited horses, but they're determined to try. Once they manage to capture both animals, the real work begins. The mare doesn't trust humans and fights against every attempt to handle her. Paul and Maureen must find a way to earn her confidence and show her they mean no harm. Day after day, they work patiently with the frightened horse. The colt watches everything, learning from his mother's reactions. Slowly, the mare begins to respond to their gentle approach. What started as a wild chase becomes a test of patience, courage, and the special bond that can form between children and animals.
Genres: fiction, animals, family-life, historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, human-animal-bond
Setting: Chincoteague
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · Rand McNally