The Whisper Horse: For fans of Barrington Stoke-style fiction, this story is perfect for reluctant readers aged 10-12 and fluent readers aged 8-9. - Paperback

by J. Willow Hart (Author)

A heartfelt, horse-filled story about friendship, loss, and never giving up-perfect for fans of Jenny Oldfield and Barrington Stoke.

Lila's world makes the most sense when she's with Dusty, the grey horse at Mosswood Stables.

But when her dad's away, her mom is too busy, and the stable itself is under threat, Lila feels like no one is listening-except Dusty.

With the help of an unlikely ally, Jace, Lila comes up with a daring plan to save Mosswood. But when things go wrong, and Dusty gets hurt, Lila has to face her biggest fear: what if she can't save everything she loves?

Full of quiet courage, resilience, and the deep bond between a girl and her horse, The Whisper Horse is an uplifting, accessible novel for young readers who may struggle with longer texts.

✔ Written for ages 10-12, but at a 7-8-year-old reading level

✔ Themes of resilience, friendship, and belonging

✔ Ideal for readers who love emotional, character-driven stories with animals

✔ Dyslexia-friendly formatting: cream paper, wider spacing, larger font

✔ Reading comprehension questions for each chapter and an overall discussion guide included!

Perfect for the classroom, intervention groups, or horse lovers everywhere.