**FROM THE BLURB** When orphan Anthea Cross-Thornely recieves a letter from a long-lost uncle, she wonders if she will finally find a true home. But she is shocked to find that her uncle secretly breeds horses-- animals that have been forbidden in her kingdom for centuries. More alarming is Anthea's strange ability to sense horses' thoughts and feelings, an ancient gift called The Way. Confused and terrified, Anthea is desperate to leave, but when her family and kingdom are put at risk, can she embrace The Way and the exciting future it mught bring her? Very lightly used, and shows only minimal wear! A small rip on the side and top of the back cover, as well as normal creasing around the bottom if the spine.