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Free Again, February 20, 2003
In the fifth book of the Phantom Stallion series, Sam finds a home for a group of unadoptable mustangs, including a mare with her blind filly. She takes on extra work to help the blind filly, causing tension at school and at home, especially since her grades have been dropping. Plus Sam is afraid the Phantom has lost all the trust in her he once had, and this upsets her greatly.
This series is consistently good. I liked that in this book we meet another character (Mrs. Allen) and we get to know a character (Darrell) who we haven't heard much from. It adds a little bit of spice to the series, as well as the new horses and changing seasons. This book is definately worth reading!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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The best book ever, July 10, 2003
A Kid's Review
Some things have changed since the series began, instead of The Phantom and Sams relashinsip growing his being captured seems to have weakened it. However it becomes clear in this and other books that maybe all is not lost...The little Medicine Hat filly adds spice to this book by proving blind trust..can take place in differant sorts...
I really like this book the most because it introduces more characters. I LOVE this series because if something happens in one book it is continued in the others, such as Ace bucking when he doesn't think Sams paying attenion...
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Wonderful Addition to the Horse Fiction Genre, September 2, 2004
Thirteen-year-old Samantha (Sam) Forster, is absolutely ecstatic when she finds a great home for a group of so-called "unadoptable" mustangs. In fact, she feels like an absolute hero, and is filled with so much strength, she feels like she can do anything. But when she promises to help care for each and every horse, especially the beautiful little blind filly she names Faith, she realizes just how much responsibility she has now. Between school, chores, homework, friends, taking care of her own horses, and helping to take care of the mustangs, Sam feels completely overwhelmed. But when the little blind filly wanders away alone during a horrible snowstorm, Sam blames herself, and knows that it's up to her to save the filly before something terrible happens to her. And maybe, just maybe, her beloved Phantom will help her save the day.
This is my first ever PHANTOM STALLION book, and I am not in anyway disappointed. I found the character of Sam to be full of wonderful spirit, determination, and intelligence. Her outlook on life, and her love for animals (especially horses), is absolutely wonderful, and her courageousness in searching for the blind little filly in the middle of a snowstorm was utterly remarkable. The supporting characters, such as Sam's friends, Jen and Jake, and her guardians, her Father and her Grandmother, make the story so much better, and keep it flowing well, while at the same time capturing the readers' attention. Overall this was a wonderful book that will be cherished for years to come by horse lovers.
Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper
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