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    Horse Diaries #3: Koda

    Part of Horse Diaries

    Author Patricia Hermes
    Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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    RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
    On sale Oct 27, 2009 | 160 Pages | 9780375892967
    Grades 4-7
    Reading Level: Lexile 730L | Fountas & Pinnell T
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    For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story . . .

    Independence, Missouri, 1846

    Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine’s family on a long and dusty wagon train journey on the Oregon Trail, he finds out what is truly important to him. Here is Koda’s story . . . in his own words.

    With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout—both by real horse people—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!
    Patricia Hermes View titles by Patricia Hermes
    RUTH SANDERSON has been a professional illustrator since 1975. She has published over eighty children’s books and has illustrated book covers, fantasy art, and collector’s plates. She also works in animation concept art and product design. View titles by Ruth Sanderson

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    For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse’s story . . .

    Independence, Missouri, 1846

    Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine’s family on a long and dusty wagon train journey on the Oregon Trail, he finds out what is truly important to him. Here is Koda’s story . . . in his own words.

    With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout—both by real horse people—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

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    Patricia Hermes View titles by Patricia Hermes
    RUTH SANDERSON has been a professional illustrator since 1975. She has published over eighty children’s books and has illustrated book covers, fantasy art, and collector’s plates. She also works in animation concept art and product design. View titles by Ruth Sanderson

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