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Gr 5 Up–A horse race grabs readers at the outset of this novel set in ancient Persia, but it becomes secondary once Kalli and her friend Batu realize that the Chinese army is marching toward Kalli’s village, endangering the lives of the villagers and Kalli’s family’s prized horses. Her mother is injured and her father is away, so the brave girl must rely on the skills her parents have taught her. She secures the horses, including her beloved mare, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More