Sheltie and the Runaway

Name: Sheltie and the Runaway
ISBN: 9780689835766

Sheltie Series · Book 5 of 15

For children captivated by animal friendships and daring adventures, this story explores compassion and courage when helping a lost creature.

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About This Book

Parents can reach for this book when their child shows a burgeoning interest in animals and a desire to help others. It's a gentle introduction to responsibility and empathy through the eyes of a young girl, Emma, and her clever pony, Sheltie. When they discover a beautiful but frightened runaway horse, they must work together to earn his trust and find his home. This story beautifully illustrates themes of kindness, bravery, and the special bond between humans and animals. Ideal for early independent readers aged 6 to 9, it's a heartwarming, low-stakes adventure that models compassionate problem-solving and reinforces the importance of doing the right thing.

Horses Empathy & Kindness Animals Friendship & Loyalty Adventure Fear & Bravery Friendship & Social Nature & Outdoors

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A runaway horse is found scared, lonely, and with a minor leg injury, but is quickly cared for.

Sensitive Topics

The primary sensitive issue is the distress of a lost and mildly injured animal. The horse's fear and loneliness are depicted directly but gently. The resolution is entirely hopeful and reassuring, with the horse being returned to a loving home.