**FROM THE BLURB** A horse is born in the middle of the wide ocean, on a galleon sailed to the New World by men seeking gold. Estrella is born to run, but she is kept in a sling and her hooves cannot touch the ground. She is born to be free, but she and her mother are owned. Then the men decide that the weight of the horses are slowing their ship. They throw the weakest and oldest into the water. The horses believe they are doomed, but over the salt air Estrella picks up the scent of a land almost forgotten. A wild land of sweet grass, where they can live free. Can one young horse lead a herd across thousands of miles, through jungle and desert, facing down predators and greedy men? This is the story of a horse born with a destiny. This is the story of the rise of the horses of the dawn. A thrilling adventure from beloved author Kathryn Lasky! This copy has been read heavily over the years, but shows only minor wear! Some bends on the back cover from being flipped through, and the bottom of the spine has been taped to keep from ripping.