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When her mother dies, Rose is left feeling completely alone in the world, but the promise of a new friendship arrives on an English ship. Fireway, a red stallion, has made the long trip to North America and Rose falls in love with his beauty instantly. The horse is headed on a westward expedition to the Red River Valley-the same place where Roses father is rumored to be. Together, Rose and Fireaway make the journey. But bear attacks, roaring rapids, and other adventures are waiting at every turn.Set in 1800s Canada, this novel pairs the historical adventure of Dear America with the allure of all things equestrian in a package thats sure to please young readers.,
About the Author
Troon Harrison is an internationally published, award winning author, an editor, and a creative writing teacher. Born in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Troon was raised mainly in Cornwall, England. She holds degrees in sociology, primary education, and English literature. When she isn't writing, she is out in the pasture, enjoying the companionship of her horses. Her work is published in six languages and eight countries and has been favorably reviewed in leading periodicals (including Quill and Quire, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Library Journal, Atlantic Review, Kirkus, Horn Books, Canadian Materials, Canadian Book Review Annual, The London Times, and Canadian Living) . Her books have consistently been chosen as notable by the Canadian Children's Book Center in Toronto, and two of her picture books are animated television shows on YTV.
