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The Language of Hoofbeats

Catherine Ryan Hyde author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Amazon Publishing

Published:9th Dec '14

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When a troubled girl steals a horse, her foster moms are thrown together with their reluctant neighbor in this award-winning novel from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. From the bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes a story of the heartbreak and healing power of family. New to a small town, Jackie and Paula envision a quiet life for their kids: a young adopted son and two teenage foster children, including the troubled Star. However, they quickly butt heads with their neighbor, Clementine, who disapproves of their lifestyle and is incensed when Star befriends her spirited horse, Comet. Haunted by past tragedy and unable to properly care for Comet, Clem nevertheless resents the bond Star soon shares with the horse. When Star disappears with Comet, the neighbors are thrown together—far too close together. But as the search for the pair wears on, both families must learn to put aside their animosity and confront the choices they’ve made and the scars they carry. Plumbing the depths of regret and forgiveness, The Language of Hoofbeats explores the strange alchemy that transforms a group of people into a family.

“Readers will be pulled into Hyde’s exquisitely written story with characters so sharp you’ll feel like you know them personally. Verdict: Read this book, pay it forward, then pass it on!” —Library Journal “Hyde’s latest is a wonderful read, especially for her fans.” —Booklist “If you are looking for a story that highlights the complexity of human relationships, told through some intensely flawed yet relatable characters, then look no further...this is definitely a story that will stick with me.” —Running ‘N’ Reading

ISBN: 9781477824689

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342 pages