From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-In this tribute to the American mustang, a sparse, flowing text melds with vivid color photos to capture the beauty of these creatures and the Black Hills Sanctuary where they live. The pictures of these magnificent animals make it easy for readers to understand why "cowboy-conservationist" Dayton Hyde wanted to save them from being hunted and slaughtered or captured and condemned to live in corrals until they might be lucky enough to be adopted. He procured 11,000 acres of rangeland in South Dakota and created a wild horse sanctuary, allowing the animals that have been sent there since the 1980s to live out their lives in a natural habitat. The brief descriptions of individual horses, accompanied by photos that show their unique markings or other physical traits, give a personal touch to this group of horses. Readers who love these animals will enjoy reading about this wildlife sanctuary and will appreciate learning how one person can make a difference.
Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Gr. 3-8. In the early 1980s, rancher Dayton Hyde purchased land in the Black Hills of South Dakota and created the Wild Horse Sanctuary, which is now home to about 300 horses. In this engaging photo-essay, Peterson tells the history of Hyde and his horses. As is often the case with this sort of book, the color photographs will captivate readers most. Particularly striking are images of the horses against the big sky and changing light of the west. The excellent design features an effective use of white space and a finely tuned balance between the succinct text and Alvin Upitis' photographs. This is an informative, also inspiring look at the results of one man's conservation efforts. Todd Morning
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