Project Description
Wind Dancer
by Chris Platt
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-736-6
Publication Date: 4/1/2014
Page Count: 176
Size: 6 ̎ x 8-1/2 ̎
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-56145-828-8
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
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GRL: V, Gr 5
Lexile: 660L
Themes: Hard Work, Horse Care and Training, Patience, Sacrifice
BISAC 1: JUV002130 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Horses
BISAC 2: JUV039220 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Values & Virtues
BISAC 3: JUV032090 JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Equestrian
Reviews
“With detailed information about caring for horses, this quick novel is a good choice for readers looking for animal stories with heart.” ―Booklist Online
“The abuse and rehabilitation of the horses is handled well…fully developed without sensationalism or melodrama. …[O]ne of Platt’s better works; horse-crazy kids will love it, as always.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Chris Platt tells Ally and Danny’s story with surprising tenderness and an impressive depth of knowledge. Wind Dancer is a touching story of second chances.” ―Middle Shelf
“A great book that covered both the issue of caring for horses and the issue of returning vets with PTSD.” ―YA and Kids Books Central
Awards
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children’s Book Council, 2015
Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers ―VOYA, 2014
Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (Honor Book) ―The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, 2015
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Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate, Top Pick) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2015
Delaware Diamonds (Nominee, 3-5) ―Diamond State Reading Association, 2015-2016
Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award (Nominee, Grades 3-5) ―State Library of Louisiana and Louisiana Center for the Book, 2017
Children’s Lamplighter Award (Nominee) ―National Christian School Association, 2015-2016
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Meet the Author
Chris Platt, one of the first female jockeys in Oregon, is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including the popular horse novels Willow King, its sequel Race the Wind, and many titles in the Thoroughbred series. She lives in Nevada.