Courage abounds in this tale of putting others first, learning to accept change, and overcome adversity. Honesty, strength of family relationships, and a deep commitment to doing the right thing drive the characters to grow even when it is hard. The complex plot calls for difficult decision making and invites readers to think about what is right and why. A beautiful tale of love, courage, and valuable life lessons. Recommended for ages 9-11, grades 4-6. Forced by her parents to help care for an Appaloosa suffering from severe neglect and malnutrition, Ali McCormick finds that working with Wind Dancer distracts her from life at home. Everyone is walking on eggshells trying to deal with her brother Danny, who's recently returned from Iraq with a missing leg and post-traumatic stress disorder. 6 1/8 1/2.