About The Book

Join Annie Bronn as she fights to save the magnificent wild Mustangs of the West in this classic horse story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry, now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition.

Horses were in Annie Bronn’s blood. For as long as she could remember, she had been fascinated by the spirited wild mustangs that roamed free throughout the West. So when greedy cattlemen started to round up the mustangs for slaughter, Annie knew it was up to her to save the breed.

The true story of the Wild Horse Annie Act, Annie’s crusade to save the mustangs is inspiring. Cheer her on as she travels all the way to the White House in her struggle to preserve these beautiful creatures from extinction.

This classic horse story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Excerpt

Mustang

About The Author

Marguerite Henry

Marguerite Henry (1902–1997) was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy, Misty’s Foal, and her work has won several Newbery Awards and Honors.

About The Illustrator

Robert Lougheed

Robert Lougheed was raised on a farm in Canada where he developed a passion for painting. He specialized in images of the American West and his work received numerous awards. He died in 1982.

Product Details

Publisher: Aladdin (April 12, 2016)
Length: 240 pages
ISBN13: 9781481452229
Ages: 8 - 12
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