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Book Synopsis: 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.
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Experience the heartbreak and healing power of family in the award-winning novel, "The Language of Hoofbeats" by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. In this gripping story, Jackie and Paula, two foster moms, find themselves thrown together with their reluctant neighbor, Clementine, when a troubled girl steals a horse. With a young adopted son and two teenage foster children, including the troubled Star, Jackie and Paula envision a quiet life in their small town. However, their lifestyle is met with disapproval from Clementine, who becomes incensed when Star forms a bond with her spirited horse, Comet.
As the past tragedies haunt Clementine and she struggles to properly care for Comet, she begins to resent the special bond forming between Star and the horse. When Star disappears with Comet, the neighbors are forced into an unexpected and intense search. In their pursuit of the missing pair, both families must set aside their animosity and confront the choices they've made and the scars they carry. Through regret and forgiveness, "The Language of Hoofbeats" delves deep into the power of transformation and explores how a group of people can become a family.
If you're looking for a captivating and emotionally-charged novel that will tug at your heartstrings, "The Language of Hoofbeats" is the perfect choice. Immerse yourself in the intricate relationships and gripping storytelling of Catherine Ryan Hyde, the author of the renowned "Pay It Forward." Don't miss out on this compelling tale of hope, healing, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
View the book here and embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the human heart.
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