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When a mysterious syndrome causes several mares to deliver stillborn or dying foals on a thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, twelve-year-old Sky, who can telepathically communicate with horses, is determined to help. Inspired by a real foal epidemic in 2001 Kentucky (discussed further in an author's note), this inspiring story about overcoming loss is deeply emotional, and Henson's writing is gripping. Bib.