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The Escape by Kathryn Lasky

4.0

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Estrella is a filly born on the ship taking the horses from First Island to the Yucatan Peninsula in the early 1500s. When she and three other horses are thrown overboard to lighten the load, they must first swim to safety, then make their way across an unknown land full of dangers. With a vision of a tiny horses and the smell of sweet grass, Estrella leads her herd across North America in search of the land of first horses. This riveting adventure is the first in a new series. Highly recommended for horses lovers grades 5 and up.