A boy, a horse, an unbreakable bond. It is the 1890s and 12-year-old Casey has just moved to Australia. He misses his home in Montana and his friends, but most of all he misses the wild mustangs. When Casey discovers a herd of wild brumbies he develops a bond with a stallion, Moonrunner, that changes his life.
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This historical novel follows Casey, a 12-year-old transplant from Montana, as he adjusts to his new homestead in 1890s Australia. The transition is rough: Australia’s wild, scrubby brush is nothing like Montana’s open spaces; his family can’t afford another horse, so he rides a mule to school; and the boys there bully him mercilessly. One evening he finds a herd of wild horses and immediately feels a connection to a fierce, free-spirited horse he names Moonrunner. Casey’s visits with Moonrunner form a loose thread connecting the events of his life: enduring lean times, winning over the bullies, trapping with his father, working to buy his own horse, and so on. This slice-of-life story is short on plot and action, though Moonrunner’s capture by a rancher provides some tension at the end. Though the setting is well realized, the narrative and the characters are often bland. Still, Casey’s homesickness and trouble fitting in will resonate with young readers, as will his love for animals. This may appeal to boys looking for a tame western. Grades 4-8. --Krista Hutley
About the Author
Mark Thomason grew up in the High Sierras of California when television was only a slight whisper. As a young boy he listened to old-time radio programs such as Inner Sanctum and The Shadow, which enlivened his imagination. He also grew up with horses, listening to his father s stories of chasing mustangs in Montana. Stories and adventure have since dominated his life, and he has lived and worked in many places around the world. Mark currently lives in North Sydney, Australia.
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Have you ever made an automatic group of enemies? Well find out how Casey deals with it along his adventures with a lot of horses he likes.Casey is trying to run away from his horrible home at night when he is stopped from the sight of a horse. Back at home, he is sad to find a horse owner doing bad things to a horse. Casey turned into a horse superhero! When the winter weather came, he found his first beloved horse being captured by the mean owner. A ton of bad things started to happen to Casey, and finally he ran away for an adventure which leads him away. This book is a great book and I highly recommend it to people who like adventure and horses. Please read MOON RUNNER and have a good reading time!
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