The Wild Path

Name: The Wild Path
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316422437
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By Sarah R. Baughman

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Summary

The Wild Path by Sarah R. Baughman is a poignant children's book that follows twelve-year-old Claire, who seeks solace in the abandoned horse farm next door while dealing with her brother's addiction. As Claire explores the mystery of the farm's past and her growing bond with a mustang, she learns about courage, change, and the true meaning of family.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in stories that explore family relationships, nature, and personal growth through the eyes of a relatable young protagonist. It promises a journey filled with emotional depth, adventure, and a connection to the natural world, making it an engaging read for both children and adults.

The Wild Path

The Line Tender meets The Secret Horses of Briar Hill in this hopeful, heartfelt story about one girl's search for legendary horses and her quest to piece her family back together.

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Twelve-year-old Claire Barton doesn't like the "flutter feeling" that fills her chest when she worries about the future, but she knows what she loves: the land that's been in her family for three generations; her best friend Maya; her family's horses, Sunny and Sam; and her older brother Andy. That's why, with Andy recently sent to rehab and her parents planning to sell the horses, Claire's world feels like it might flutter to pieces.

When Claire learns about equine therapy, she imagines a less lonely future that keeps her family together, brother and horses included. But, when she finds what seem to be mysterious wild horses in the woods behind her house, she realizes she has a bit more company than she bargained for. With this new secret-and a little bit of luck-Claire will discover the beauty of change, the power of family, and the strength within herself.

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The Wild Path is praised for its atmospheric autumnal setting and intriguing mystery of wild horses, underpinned by the delicate portrayal of a family's struggle with addiction. Critics highlight the first-person narrative's blend of heartbreak and hope, offering an introspective journey through grief, nature, and the coexistence of science and magic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316422437

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 352

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Addiction & Recovery Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Happiness & Mental Health Sarah R. Baughman Young Adult

About the Author

Sarah R. Baughman is the author of The Light in the Lake and The Wild Path. She graduated from Grinnell College and the University of Michigan, then went on to teach English overseas in three different countries, and teach middle and high school English in Vermont. She lives in Michigan with her husband and their two children, where she works as an educational consultant.

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